Dramatic and modern, blending jazz with elements from the classical world like minimalism and serialism. While this piece is not very technically challenging, it requires a mature ensemble (especially the rhythm section) and advanced soloist. The chart has two french horn parts and woodwind doubles, which add interesting colours and textures to the music. First prize winner in 1998 Julius Hemphill Composition Awards, sponsored by the Jazz Composers Alliance in Boston. Also recorded on 'Tunnel Vision-Music for Jazz Orchestra'. A haunting ballad featuring piano, soprano/tenor sax and french horn (no improvising required.) Woodwinds: soprano/tenor, flute, flute, flute, bass clarinet.
