Ronald Caravan, who performs on this album, has a special focus on the artistic use of unconventional sound techniques, and his doctoral dissertation, "Extensions of Technique for Clarinet and Saxophone," is a standard reference on the topic.
Instruments
The album features a Buffet Bb clarinet, a Buffet A clarinet, a Selmer Eb alto saxophone, and a Conn soprano saxophone, with mouthpieces by Caravan Mouthpieces and reeds by VanDoren and Zonda.
Album & Artwork
The 'Single Reed Expressions' series, of which this album is Volume 1, is organized like a traditional recital, with a varied group of clarinet works followed by a varied set of saxophone pieces.
Performer Biography
Ronald Caravan, the clarinetist and saxophonist on this album, is a faculty member at Syracuse University where he teaches applied music and directs the university's Saxophone Ensemble.
Performer Biography
Sar-Shalom Strong, the pianist on this album, has performed with major orchestras like the Syracuse Symphony and Symphoria, and has premiered and recorded numerous works through The Society for New Music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Syracuse University, Colgate University, and Hamilton College between June 1999 and January 2009, featuring pianos by Steinway & Sons.
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