Joseph Alessi

Principal Trombone,
New York Philharmonic

Code: CACD0508

£10.95 / €13.91

Cala Records presents the second in the twelve compact disc series New York Legends, featuring Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombonist from the New York Philharmonic. His style and his seamless interplay between classical and jazz techniques perfectly suits the repertoire on this disc, as he effortlessy explores the full range of the trombone. This recording was made to reflect Mr Alessi's strongest artistic convictions as it surveys the most creative trombone music in the repertory.

	1	Bernstein		Elegy for Mippy II	2:05
		Peaslee		Arrows of Time	12:49
	2			i.   Movement I	4:06
	3			ii.   Movement II	5:59
	4			iii.   Movement III	2:44
	5	Rush		Rebellion	6:09
		Ewazen		Sonat a	19:34
	6			i.   Allegro maestoso	6:58
	7			ii.   Adagio	6:56
	8			iii.   Allegro giocoso	5:40
	9	Massenet		Meditation from Thaïs	4:44
	10	Ropartz		Concert Piece	7:09
	11	Bernstein		Waltz for Mippy III Warren Deck tuba	1:53
		Elkjer		Tribute to J. J. Johnson	9:08
	12			i.   Old Devil Moon	3:00
	13			ii.   Yesteryears	1:56
	14			iii.   Love for Sale	4:14
TT: 63:01

Review:

"Peaslee takes full advantage of Alessi's versatility and strength with a spectacular jazz-influenced test of virtuosity that few trombonists will ever be able to play."American Record Guide, February, '97

"Alessi's warm compact sound and easy flexibility allow him to cruise through even the most demanding of these works seemingly without difficulty, and the level of musicianship is naturally first class." The Online Trombone Journal, Fall '97