Product Details

* Composer: Claude Bolling
* Conductor: Jean-Pierre Rampal
* Performer: Claude Bolling
* Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra
* Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
* SPARS Code: ADD
* Number of Discs: 1
* Label: Sony
* ASIN: B0000025PY


Tracks:
1. Gracieuse (Instrumental) - Jean-Pierre Rampal - 7:18
2. Sereine (Instrumental) - Jean-Pierre Rampal - 7:58
3. Enjouée (Instrumental) - Jean-Pierre Rampal - 6:50
4. Aira; Animée (Instrumental) - Claude Bolling - 15:20
5. Brillante (Instrumental) - Claude Bolling - 10:42

On this CD:

1. Suite for chamber orchestra & jazz piano trio
Composed by Claude Bolling
Performed by English Chamber Orchestra
with Claude Bolling
Conducted by Jean-Pierre Rampal


Amazon Review

I have most of Claude Bolling's Suites. This one to date is my favorite. The pieces on this CD contain many enjoyable melodies. I think this CD merges the classic and jazz sound the best. The transition between the piano and orchestra are very smooth. It is perhaps a little more classical sounding then the others I have. Bolling seems to develop his theme a little bit more then the other suites.

1: Gracieuse (7:15) about 4 minutes into the piano takes the lead, but the orchestra is in a dialogue.

2: Sereine (7:55) My favorite on the album. It starts off with a very mellow classical piano. Oboes start to play the lead. The Chamber orchestra and piano then take up a dialogue; Most of the different instruments are featured somewhere in the piece.

3: EnJouee (6:48) The music starts off with a melody that I enjoy a lot.

4: Aria, Animee: (15:18) Starts off very soft and quite. Then about 8 minutes into the tract there is a Jazz piano solo- ad lib. That serves as the transition. Animee picks up the speed a little. Overall a very mellow piece.

5: Brillante (10:40) Starts off with a light classic violin sound. Then the orchestra builds with French horns. The jazz piano kicks in but blends nicely with the classical sound. People who might like this CD

1. People who like the other Bolling Jazz Suites

2. People whom like classical chamber orchestra music.

3. Those who enjoy long extended pieces.

People who might not care for this CD

1. Classical or Jazz purest.

2. Those who don't like any music over 4 minutes long

3. People who limit themselves only to the most POPular music styles.











Enjoy!!