At first glance, it might be surprising that a pianist born in the Soviet Republic of Ukraine, who went through the classical Russian school of pianists, should compose exclusively in the idiom of jazz. But jazz was more prevalent in the Soviet Union that might be supposed. Already in the 1930s, Oleg Ludstrem began appearing with his Big Band touring in the UDSSR. Later, Nikolai Kapustin worked for many years in this orchestra as a pianist and arranger. 'What interests me most is the fusion between classical music and jazz, and between the classical form and the jazz idiom. Here, the classical portion has more weight for me. The jazz style is merely color.' (Nikolai Kapustin).

Tracklist:

Piano Quintet, Op. 89 (Arr. C. Enzel For Saxophone Quartet & Piano): I. Allegro
Piano Quintet, Op. 89 (Arr. C. Enzel For Saxophone Quartet & Piano): II. Presto
Piano Quintet, Op. 89 (Arr. C. Enzel For Saxophone Quartet & Piano): III. Lento
Piano Quintet, Op. 89 (Arr. C. Enzel For Saxophone Quartet & Piano): IV. Allegro Non Troppo
String Quartet, Op. 88 (Arr. C. Enzel For Saxophone Quartet): I. Allegro
String Quartet, Op. 88 (Arr. C. Enzel For Saxophone Quartet): II. Larghetto
String Quartet, Op. 88 (Arr. C. Enzel For Saxophone Quartet): III. Allegretto
String Quartet, Op. 88 (Arr. C. Enzel For Saxophone Quartet): IV. Fuga
Duet For Alto Saxophone & Cello, Op. 99: I. Allegretto
Duet For Alto Saxophone & Cello, Op. 99: II. Grave
Duet For Alto Saxophone & Cello, Op. 99: III. Animato

UPC: 845221053691
Label: Capriccio
Release Date: 2.7.20
Format: CD

Kapustin / Blumina / Wagner - Saxophone Chamber Music (CD)