We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

Blues For Lester

from Alternate Takes by Roger Aldridge

/

about

Blues For Lester is an extended piece with an eclectic blend of jazz (with a touch of Monk), funk, contemporary classical, and blues. It is an expression of my admiration for Lester Young, the great tenor saxophonist, who had many quirky qualities in his music.

This piece draws upon aspects of Lester Young's playing that I admire and have internalized: His horizontal approach to harmony, how he played around with time in his phrasing, used "wrong" notes (from a vertical chord perspective) at times, and had an audacious sense of humor. They are expressed in Blues For Lester in my own style.

Note: The original release is on my Mid-Size Jazz Ensemble album.

credits

from Alternate Takes, released April 12, 2020
Roger Aldridge, composer
Amy Leonard, violin
Jason Shapiro, tenor sax
E. Shawn Qaissaunee, guitar
Peter McCarthy, bass
Skip Rohrich, drums

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Roger Aldridge Baltimore, Maryland

Roger Aldridge is primarily a jazz composer. A wide range of styles are found in his music along with a quirky sense of humor and a lyrical expression.

contact / help

Contact Roger Aldridge

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Roger Aldridge, you may also like: