Oblivion

Composed by
Astor Piazzolla
Arranged by
Jock McKenzie
Price
£ 25.00 

Astor Piazzolla was an Argentine composer and bandoneon (similar to an accordion) player. Many of his compositions embraced the iconic Argentine dance of the tango

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  • 4 Trumpets
  • 1 Horn in F
  • 3 Trombones
  • 1 Euphonium (or Trombone)
  • 1 Tuba
  • 1 Drum Kit
  • 1 Glockenspiel (Optional)
  • 1 Vibraphone (Optional)
  • All Alternative Brass Parts Included

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Astor Piazzolla took the traditional Argentine form of the Tango and fused it with elements of both jazz and classical music; this new style becoming known as Nuevo Tango. Oblivion was recorded in 1982 for the Italian film Henry IVdirected by Marco Bellocchio and has been recorded for all manner of instruments and ensembles. t’s haunting melody and atmospheric, melancholic mood akes it oneof Piazzolla’s most popular and enduring tangos.

"WOW !!!!! all of you should be locked up !!!! What great stuff - the compositions/arrangements, the playing (OUTRAGEOUS !!! ), everything is simply fantastic. (actually - i couldn't have expected anything less ! ) Many, many thanks to you and all for your superb contributions. yet again, you've managed to raise the bar! (an inch or two is ok but a few yards is really unfair !!!!!!!!!! )"

Jiggs Whigham
International Jazz Trombone Soloist, Musical Director, BBC Big Band, President International Trombone Association and Professor Hanns Eisler College of Music, Berlin

“Under the Spell of Spain is a showcase of virtuosic playing by some of London’s finest brass and percussion players. Highly recommended!”

Jon Gorrie
Founder, BrassMusician.com

“Superbrass is superfun ! This Phillip Jones-inspired brass ensemble based in London has recorded a remarkably colorful and engaging CD”

Lydia Van Dreel
The Horn Call Journal of the International Horn Society

“Every now and again a recording that is both truly outstanding and will have great appeal to brass band listeners appears on the shelves. We are delighted to make it the first recipient of our CD of the Year Editors Award.”

Kenneth Crookston
British Bandsman

“Many recordings over the last few decades have demonstrated the superb quality of British brass playing; 'Under the Spell of Spain' will rightfully take its place among them.”

Paul Sarcich
www.dailyclassicalmusic.com

“Every now and again a recording that is both truly outstanding and will have great appeal to brass band listeners appears on the shelves. We are delighted to make it the first recipient of our CD of the Year Editors Award.”

Kenneth Crookston
British Bandsman

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