George Knoblauch - Im Going Away to Wear You Off My Mind - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The musical language of the New York-based Arnold Rosner (1945-2013) had it's roots in the modal harmony and rhythm of pre-Baroque polyphony and evolved in an array of unusual directions, producing a style that is instantly recognizable and immediately appealing - as can be heard in the three works on this recording. Rosner's Nocturne suggests the immensity - and the implacable violence - of outer space, whereas his overture Tempus Perfectum has it's starting point in Renaissance dance. The monumental Sixth Symphony opens with music of volcanic ferocity and vehemence; the central Adagio then provides an island of troubled calm before the dignified opening of the finale presages a symphonic Allegro of wild, freewheeling energy; only when it's immense force is spent does this powerful masterpiece sink to an uneasy close.

Recorded live in Concord, CA November 1986. 12 tracks including From Monday On, Ice Cream, Gatemouth, Once in a While, Cakewalkin' Babies.

Due to popular demand, this jazz classic returns, sporting a new, eye-catching sticker. A must-have recording for fans of smooth jazz and jazz funk.