Jan van der Roost's "A Tribute to Sax" is a captivating orchestral journey released on September 1, 2017, under Aliud Records. This two-hour and sixteen-minute album is a testament to van der Roost's mastery and his deep appreciation for the saxophone, as evidenced by the title track and other pieces like "A Tribute to Sax" and "Hommage à Adolphe Sax." The album is a diverse collection of pieces that showcase the saxophone's versatility and beauty, from classical compositions like "Le Corsaire" and "Le Nozze Di Figaro" to more contemporary works like "Samba" and "Danse Diabolique." Van der Roost's arrangements for saxophone and piano, such as "Contradanza" and "Nocturne, Op. 74," are particularly noteworthy. Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate the saxophone's rich, resonant sound, "A Tribute to Sax" is an album that will leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
Le CorsaireHector Berlioz arr. Shinichi Iwamoto, “Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Saxophone Orchestra”, Jan van der Roost
Trio in B-Flat MajorFranz Schubert, Simon Diricq, Clément Holvoet, Romain Shainaut
Grand Quatuor ConcertantJean-Baptiste Singelee, Quartet The Circling Saxes
A Tribute to SaxAlain Crepin, The Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Air Force, Maurice Dubois
Fantasy on a Japanese SongRomain Zante, Alain Crepin, Julie Delbart
SambaChristian Lauba, Simon Diricq
ImagesJan van der Roost, Nikita Ziminand Het Kamerorkest, David Reiland
Le Tic-Toc-Choc, Ou Les MaillotinsFrançois Couperin, Ronald Moelker, Niels Bijl
Portrait of JennyRussel Robinson arr. Kenny Werner, Brussels Jazz Orchestra, Frank Vaganee
Le Nozze Di FigaroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart - arr. Alain Crepin, Alain Crepin, “The International Saxophone Ensemble of the Brussels Conservatory”
L'Isle JoyeuseClaude Debussy arr. Shinichi Iwamoto, “Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Saxophone Orchestra”, Jan van der Roost
A Duo from the Baldwine ManuscriptJohn Baldwine, Ronald Moelker, Niels Bijl
Hommage à Adolphe SaxJan Van der Roost arr. Shinichi Iwamoto, “Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Saxophone Orchestra”
RhapsodyAndré Waignein, Simon Diriq, Het Kamerorkest, Ivan Meylemans
Sonata Da ChiesaFrank Martin, Simon Diricq, Peter Pieters
Danse DiaboliqueJoseph Helmesuberger Jr. arr. Bert van Thienen, “Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Saxophone Orchestra”, Jan van der Roost
Chant Du Ménestrel Opus 71 (1912)Alexander Glazunov, Niels Bijl, Hans-Erik Dijkstra
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