Shearer and his excellent quartet show that the leader’s chops are universally formidable, and that he has secured his place as one of the important tubaists not just in jazz, or in classical, but in music.
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Shearer and his excellent quartet show that the leader’s chops are universally formidable, and that he has secured his place as one of the important tubaists not just in jazz, or in classical, but in music.
Shearer’s performance of this work showcases precisely why this piece should become a staple of the tuba repertoire.
This is supremely expressive collaborative playing by true virtuosos.
Haunting refrains composed and performed by talented souls…
This is a wonderful recording of new, highly accessible music for horn, tuba and piano, and the musicians on the recording perform brilliantly.
Haunted America Suite features five musical suites—including the spooky title set—that offer a well-balanced selection of spellbinding music. . . . virtuosic musical ability on display throughout the album.