Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf and Jazz! - francuska wersja językowa

Tennant, David

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Narrator David Tennant invites you to share in a strange adventure: a jazz big band adaptation of Prokofiev’s famous tale. Jazz instruments take the place of the classical orchestra in this innovative adaption and in addition The Amazing Keystone Orchestra introduce listeners to the sound of the big band and to the history of jazz. The booklet relates the story in a series of magnificently realised illustrations (by Martin Jarrie). Commissioned by the Festival Jazz a Vienne where it was first performed on June 28th 2012, this 'non-classical' Peter and the Wolf aimed to introduce children to all forms of jazz. In 1936 the composer of Ivan the Terrible offered an introduction to the instruments of the classical orchestra. Three-quarters of a century later, this new recording allows listeners to explore the sounds of a big band, along with the history of jazz and improvisation through its evolution and its various genres. This artistic initiative uses a formation very close to the typical Duke Ellington band: 2 alto saxes, 2 tenors, 1 baritone, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets and the rhythm section made up of the only strings in the group: piano, double bass and guitar. The only addition to this classic big band line up, indispensible for the bird, is the flute and, replacing the fourth bass trombone, the tuba. David Tennant is the Scottish actor known for his roles as the 10th Doctor in the British television series 'Doctor Who', Alec Hardy in 'Broadchurch', Giacomo Casanova in the eponymous TV serial and Barty Crouch, Jr. in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'. In addition to his appearances on screen, Tennant has worked as a voice actor, most recently for cult TV series 'W1A' and appeared as a critically acclaimed 'Hamlet' for the RSC. In January 2015, Tennant received the National Television Award for Special Recognition. The Amazing Keystone Big Band is a jazz band led by Fred Nardin, Jon Boutellier, Bastien Ballaz and David Enhco. The band’s 18 members are among the best and most active of the new generation of French jazz musicians. More detailed information and audio and video extracts are available on the big band’s website: www.theamazingkeystonebigband.com.

CD

Jazz

Le Chant Du Monde

10-08-2015

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