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Uxmal At Midnight is a slow tango. The tune is fairly simple however it has a beauty that invokes images of this magical place.

This is one of my minimalist pieces. There are times when I use extended forms and times when I need only a few measures to convey a particular mood. The essential features of this piece are its simplicity, harmonic color, and use of space. The one exception to its simplicity is the shifting time. Like other pieces of mine that use shifting time, this music has a fluid movement -- with time expanding and contracting in ways that feel natural to me. For contrast, I decided to have the solo section entirely in 4/4. My minimalist pieces, and others that have a great amount of freedom, are heavily dependent upon the performers to bring the music to life. Amy, Jeff, Shawn, and Peter brought this piece to life beautifully on their recording.

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from Sambas, Bossa Novas, and a Tango, released October 22, 2019
Roger Aldridge, composer
Amy Leonard, violin
Jeff Knoettner, keyboards
E. Shawn Qaissaunee, guitar
Peter McCarthy, bass

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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.

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