– Bass-ics –

TICKET

Composers:

Seth Boustead, Madelyn Byrne, Dan Cooper, Peter Jarvis, Debra Kaye, Mark Kostabi, Lukas Ligeti, Gene Pritsker, David Taylor, Kaoru Watanabe

Performers:

David Taylor - bass trombone

Kaoru Watanabe - bass flute

Troy Rinker, Jr. - contrabass

Typically relegated to a supporting role in classical music, bass-register instruments from the the string, brass, and woodwind families step into the spotlight to premiere an array of new works by renowned contemporary composers. The iconic bass trombonist - composer David Taylor, who has recorded with groups ranging from Duke Ellington to The Rolling Stones, is joined by Kaoru Watanabe - bass flute and Troy Rinker, Jr. - contrabass.