Philip Gates

Six lovely pieces for alto saxophone and piano which perfectly bridge the gap between classical and jazz. Grade: 6+

This is an original set of pieces consisting of six atmospheric sketches which seek to capture the quicksilver character of the flute in all its moods, from wistfulness to serenity to mischievousness...

This quartet was written in the spring of 1995 and reflects something of my interest in Celtic poetry. While not overtly programmatic, an echo of the powerful nostalgia that is such a potent character...