Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part Special Episode introducing my new release, “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”. This work transforms my jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. I’m pleased to say that the work has been praised by all of the Classical Music Stars listed below.
In Part 1 today we’re going to listen to this new work. In Part 2 tomorrow we're going to introduce the incredible musicians who brought this piece to life.
But first, here’s the back story.
Last year, following my podcast interview with Michael Abene, Grammy award winning big band arranger, I asked him if he would create a new arrangement of my jazz ballad, “The Gift”. Michael agreed and transformed my song into an extraordinary big band Samba. My band mates and I were the rhythm section on the recording. Spotify link.
I then got the idea to take another of my jazz ballads and have it arranged into a classical string quartet piece. I was introduced to David Shenton, a genius arranger, who took my song, “Ma Petite Fleur” - my little flower - and arranged it as a classical string quartet piece inspired by my song. He then brought in four world class musicians to record the work.
With this as the back story, please listen now to “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET”.
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Praised by:
Steven Beck - Concert Pianist
Jeffrey Biegel - Concert Pianist
Marina Chiche - Classical Violinist
JoAnn Falletta - Conductor, Buffalo Philharmonic
Yolanda Kondonassis - Concert Harpist
Shawn Okpebholo - Composer
Amit Peled - Concert Cellist
Lucas Richman - Conductor, Bangor Symphony
Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner - Concert Pianist
Jason Vieaux - Classical Guitarist
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