Pivotal Arc

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For this Canadian saxophonistcomposer’s second Whirlwind release he presents a convincing if tough-going contemporary classical violin concerto (for virtuoso Nathalie Bonin) and string quartet... — Jazzwise, August 2020, 2 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 7th Aug 2020
Catalogue No: WR4761
Label: Whirlwind Recordings
Length: 77 minutes

Quinsin Nachoff: Violin Concerto

Work length45:54

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Quinsin Nachoff, Nathalie Bonin, Michael Davidson, Mark Helias

Movement I

Track length16:01

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Movement II

Track length10:42

$1.50

$2.30

$3.05

Movement III

Track length19:11

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Quinsin Nachoff: String Quartet

Work length16:31

$4.00

$6.00

$8.20

Quinsin Nachoff, Molinari String Quartet

Movement I

Track length4:35

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$1.50

$2.05

Movement II

Track length3:17

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$1.50

$2.05

Movement III

Track length3:35

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$1.50

$2.05

Movement IV

Track length5:04

$1.00

$1.50

$2.05

Quinsin Nachoff: Pivotal Arc

Work length15:01

Album only

Quinsin Nachoff, Satoshi Takeishi, Mark Helias

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Saxophonist and composer Quinsin Nachoff's career to date has delivered a boundary-crossing body of work that's consistently unpredictable, fearlessly innovative, breathtakingly accomplished, and full of creative passion, constantly increasing its scope to encompass ever greater horizons.

'Pivotal Arc' presents his most ambitious project yet: bringing together virtuoso violin soloist Nathalie Bonin with a jazz-inflected unit comprising two established giants of the NY scene, bassist Mark Helias and drummer Satoshi Takeishi, and the stunning young vibraphone player Michael Davidson, and adding a wind and string ensemble conducted by JC Sanford for a concerto that boldly mixes written and improvised sections.

A contemporary string quartet performed by the renowned Molinari String Quartet and the extended title piece round out the album. The result is three diverse long-form works that flow naturally together, demonstrating Nachoff's equally heartfelt facility with the free-flowing language of jazz improvisation, the depth and rigour of classical composition and the direct melodicism of folk forms.

With a sonic palette that ranges across the spectrum from Strayhorn and Mancini to Bartok and Berg, this is a stunningly original set of pieces that will cement Nachoff's reputation as a major cross-genre musical force.

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August 2020

For this Canadian saxophonistcomposer’s second Whirlwind release he presents a convincing if tough-going contemporary classical violin concerto (for virtuoso Nathalie Bonin) and string quartet with just mild hints of folk-dance and jazz.

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