In many interviews he compared himself favorably to benny goodman, referring to the latter as a technician, while emphasizing his own, ostensibly more musical concerns. Good fun to play, piano reduction however isnt brilliant because of the genre. Artie shaw concerto for clarinet paperback april 1, 1992. We also share information on the use of our site with our social media partners, advertising and analytics, which can combine them with other information you have provided to them or collected in your use of their services. On the other, when exploring shaws music, one usually encounters a good many myths and distortions surrounding the man, and. Also an author, shaw wrote both fiction and nonfiction.
Listen to your favorite songs from concerto for clarinet by artie shaw now. Concerto for clarinet by artie shaw on amazon music. So this tool was designed for free download documents from the internet. Artie formed the final version of his small group, the grammercy 5, including hank.
In 1954 artie shaw made his last public appearance as an instrumentalist when he put together a new gramercy 5 made up of such superb modern musicians as pianist hank jones, guitarist tal farlow, bassist tommy potter, et al. Jan 26, 2010 artie shaw classic bluebird and victor sessions mosaic records 2009 shortly after its critically acclaimed box set comprising clarinetist benny goodman s essential recordings the columbia and okeh benny goodman orchestra sessions 2009, which was released to coincide with the centenary of the king of swingmosaic records has done it again. Over the course of his short career he formed ten orchestras and disbanding most of them after only a. Artie shaws jazz clarinet concerto and aaron copelands concerto for clarinet were one inspiration for john. Download temptation remastered by artie shaw emusic. Artie shaw, a brilliant jazz clarinetist, was one of the most enigmatic, daring and adventurous bandleaders of the swingera. While it is generally assumed that the first release of materials from the final gramercy 5 sessions was delayed until the early 1990s, shaw actually released fifteen tunes from those 1954 sessions as part of a four lp set entitled artie shaw. Artie shaw was reluctant to talk about clarinet technique, and throughout the long course of his musical retirement, tended to stress an indifference to the clarinet itself.
When this recording was made, artie shaw was still known as art shaw. Sep 05, 2016 when this recording was made, artie shaw was still known as art shaw. Use the download button below or simple online reader. This shaw band there had been an earlier version built around a string quartet which was a commercial failure, had been in existence for about 16 months. That this obscure release didnt garner much attention made it. Artie shaws clarinet concerto, arranged for piano and clarinet, where the pianist also plays a drum. Artie shaw classic bluebird and victor sessions mosaic records 2009 shortly after its critically acclaimed box set comprising clarinetist benny goodman s essential recordings the columbia and okeh benny goodman orchestra sessions 2009, which was released to coincide with the centenary of the king of swingmosaic records has done it again. The chart opens with four stylish clarinet cadenzas, after which the drummer picks up the tempo with a floortom solo, joined by solo clarinet for 40 measures. Second version from the soundtrack of the movie second chorus, about 3. Check out concerto for clarinet by artie shaw on amazon music. July 25, 2006 clarinetist, composer and bandleader artie shaw was a true american original.
Artie shaws clarinet concerto, arranged for piano and. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The concerto was given its premiere by stadler in prague on october 16, 1791. An intellectual, he hated public life and the music industry. He was born in new york city but grew up in new haven, connecticut and began learning the saxophone when he was 15 and by age 16, had begun to tour with a band. Anything but a hits collection, it contains only a few top ten tracks traffic jam, summit ridge drive, and the title tune and has a heavy complement of recordings from. Very few examples of this type of piece though, so worth having. How well versed are you in his material and how is your techinque. Arthur arshawsky 23 may 1910 30 december 2004, better known as artie shaw, was an accomplished jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and author. In 1983 he formed an allnew artie shaw orchestra featuring dick johnson on clarinet. Reception of his performance was in general positive. Widely regarded as one of jazzs finest clarinetists, shaw led one of the united states most popular big bands in the late 1930s through the early. Shaw improvised much of the concerto when he performed it, but composed a notated part so that it would be performed by other clarinetists.
It was obvious when i first played a conn 444 that it was the same instrument i heard on the famous recordings by artie shaw made in the late 30s. He employed loopdeloop breaks that were hard to finger, and equally. I know this is from mat so i hope you still check the forum. It consists of the usual three movements, in a fastslowfast form. I aim to draw conclusions about how shaws experiences and reactions to the perception of jazz may have influenced his composition. Cookies allow us to personalize content and ads, to provide social mediarelated features and analyze our traffic. He also mentioned willie the lion smith and chick webb as inspirations.
The film garnered him two academy award nominationsfor best score and best song love of my life. Heres shaws 1940 concerto for clarinet, in concert from the hot. Jones on piano and tal farlow on guitar, with vibes, bass, and drums. It is always challenging to write objectively and accurately about artie shaws music and personality. Artie shaw and his orchestra concerto for clarinet. Artie shaw concerto for clarinet by artie shaw sheet. May 23, 1910 december 30, 2004 was an american clarinetist, composer, bandleader and actor. The clarinet concerto is diffenitly not a beginners piece. Concerto for clarinet part 2 artie shaw lush life music. Begin the beguine artie shaw sheet music, music books.
Artie shaw concerto for clarinet clarinet solo sheet. This is the same type of clarinet he played, from the same era. Worlds greatest jazz clarinet for salepictures below. The clarinet concerto by franz xaver sussmayr, who completed mozarts requiem. Apr 30, 2011 check out concerto for clarinet by artie shaw on amazon music. Although he served as the frontman with dick johnson playing the clarinet solos for a reorganized artie shaw orchestra in 1983, shaw never played again. It was also one of mozarts final completed works, and his final purely instrumental work he died in the december following its completion. Print and download in pdf or midi artie shaw stardust solo. The exercises in this book are designed to help students learn the scales, articulations, technic, and style necessary to play in the jazz idiom, particularly in the big band or swing styles. Artie shaw concerto for clarinet sheet music clarinet sheet music by artie shop the worlds largest sheet music selection today at sheet music plus. Here is part 2 of artie shaws stunning concerto for clarinet. The new shaw band made another movie musical, second chorus 1940 with the dancer fred astaire and featuring arties unique eightminute concerto for clarinet.
Artie shaw stardust solo sheet music for clarinet download. Jeff will stay true to shaws original vision by improvising in the same sections as shaw. Artie shaw performs his concerto for clarinet in 1940. I aim to draw conclusions about how shaw s experiences and reactions to the perception of jazz may have influenced his composition.
Apr 02, 20 artie shaw a legacy bookofthemonth records 717715 1984 while it is generally assumed that the first release of materials from the final gramercy 5 sessions was delayed until the early 1990s, shaw actually released fifteen tunes from those 1954 sessions as part of a four lp set entitled artie shaw. Clarinet concerto michael isadore, clarinet with a houston area middle school band for an honor performance. On the one hand, much of the music shaw made during the swing era was wonderful, indeed great. The file extension pdf and ranks to the documents category. The piece is a pastiche thrown together out of some boogiewoogie blues, clarinetovertomtom interludes, a commonplace riff buildup towards the end, all encased in opening and closing virtuoso cadenzas for the leaders clarinet. About us we believe everything in the internet must be free. The concerto for clarinet is a composition for clarinet and jazz orchestra by artie shaw. It was a solidly swinging and musical dance ensemble that was working steadily, though not yet profitably. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Shop and buy artie shaw concerto for clarinet sheet music. Concerto for clarinet by artie shaw on amazon music unlimited. On the other, when exploring shaw s music, one usually encounters a good many myths and distortions surrounding the man, and sometimes his music. A legacy through bookofthemonth club records in 1984.
Topics whizbang, artie shaw, concerto for clarinet, second chorus, two versions of this composition. Print and download concerto for clarinet piano accompaniment sheet music by artie shaw arranged for clarinet or piano accompaniment. Big band with vocal vocal sheet, solo clarinet, 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, drums medium by billie holiday with artie shaw. He then quit the music business completely in 1954.
After touring in 1939, he led the house band at the cafe rouge of the hotel pennsylvania in new york. Artie shaw assembles the new artie shaw orchestra featuring dick johnson on the clarinet. Get to know clarinetist artie shaw shaw displayed an impossibly round, mellow tone from the top to the bottom of the clarinet. Artie shaw has two method books out that will help you play that kind of music.
May 22, 2010 get to know clarinetist artie shaw shaw displayed an impossibly round, mellow tone from the top to the bottom of the clarinet. Then, in 1955, artie shaw permanently gave up the clarinet to pursue his dreams of being a writer. Throughout the autumn and winter of 1938, he was often heard from the blue room of the hotel lincoln in new york. Gates quotes a scene from the book recounting an exchange between shaw and a wellknown clarinet player who once asked shaw if he was ever afraid of missing the high c at the end of concerto for clarinet. This unannotated 21track compilation selects recordings originally released on brunswick, bluebird, and victor, from the start of artie shaws big band in 1936 to 1942, when he disbanded it to join the service. It is always challenging to write objectively and accurately about artie shaw s music and personality. The ultimate goal of my project will be a performance of artie shaws concerto for clarinet, accompanied by a brief lecture centered around attitudes toward jazz, shaw himself, and the concerto. Choose from artie shaw sheet music for such popular songs as accenttchuate the positive, concerto for clarinet clarinet solo, and the lambeth walk. The piece is a pastiche thrown together out of some boogiewoogie blues, clarinet overtomtom interludes, a commonplace riff buildup towards the end, all encased in opening and closing virtuoso cadenzas for the leaders clarinet. The influences on artie shaws music can be somewhat surprising. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.