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The practice of performers adapting popular tunes has a long history, and the jazz movement that emerged in the early 20th century picked right up on the trend. For the Art Deco Trio's sophomore release, Classical Changes, pianist Iain Farrington has done more than simply transcribing this veritable who's who of classical hits, essentially recomposing them for himself and his fellow Trio members, Peter Sparks (clarinet) and Kyle Horch (saxophone). A quick glance at the track titles on this program will likely elicit a chuckle, but the witty titles relate to Farrington's take on the tunes. The Art Deco Trio offers a variety of styles in these interpretations, kicking things off with the snappy "The Bite of the Flumblebee" (after Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee), which will give listeners a sample of the technical skill held by the Trio members. Elsewhere, the Trio offers takes on Beethoven's Für Elise with "Elise's Blues" (transforming it into a forlorn tale of love lost), two pieces from Bizet's Carmen, and even remakes Brahms' Wiegenlied ("Lullaby"). Beyond the classical hits offered by the Trio are two suites that Farrington had originally arranged for different instrumentation before further adapting them: A Sea Shanty Shake-Up, for orchestra, and a collection of African American spirituals and traditional songs, Lay My Burden Down, which was first arranged for organ. A Sea Shanty Shake-Up is pure fun and fits the players well. On the other hand, while Lay My Burden Down has some quality moments, the clarinet-saxophone-piano sound doesn't quite have the weight required for the original songs, which could benefit from a more fleshed-out instrumentation and arrangement. There is something here for fans of classical and jazz music alike, and it may create new fans of both.
© Keith Finke /TiVo
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The Bite of the Flumblebee (After Rimsky-Korsakov) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Valerie Takes a Ride (After Wagner's WWV 86B) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Elise's Blues (After Beethoven's WoO 59) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Arrival Revival (After Handel) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
One Night in Seville (After Bizet's WD 31) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Jiffy Dance (After Bizet's WD 31) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Saturday in the Park with Elgar (After Elgar) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Country Breaks (After Beethoven) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Jim's Nobody (After Satie) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Hungarian High-Five (After Brahms's WoO 1) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
3am Lullaby (After Brahms's Op. 49 No. 4) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
There's a Storm Brewiing (After Vivaldi's RV 315) (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
A Sea Shanty Shake-Up (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Lay My Burden Down (Iain Farrington)
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Iain Farrington, Composer - Art Deco Trio, Ensemble, MainArtist
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
Album review
The practice of performers adapting popular tunes has a long history, and the jazz movement that emerged in the early 20th century picked right up on the trend. For the Art Deco Trio's sophomore release, Classical Changes, pianist Iain Farrington has done more than simply transcribing this veritable who's who of classical hits, essentially recomposing them for himself and his fellow Trio members, Peter Sparks (clarinet) and Kyle Horch (saxophone). A quick glance at the track titles on this program will likely elicit a chuckle, but the witty titles relate to Farrington's take on the tunes. The Art Deco Trio offers a variety of styles in these interpretations, kicking things off with the snappy "The Bite of the Flumblebee" (after Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee), which will give listeners a sample of the technical skill held by the Trio members. Elsewhere, the Trio offers takes on Beethoven's Für Elise with "Elise's Blues" (transforming it into a forlorn tale of love lost), two pieces from Bizet's Carmen, and even remakes Brahms' Wiegenlied ("Lullaby"). Beyond the classical hits offered by the Trio are two suites that Farrington had originally arranged for different instrumentation before further adapting them: A Sea Shanty Shake-Up, for orchestra, and a collection of African American spirituals and traditional songs, Lay My Burden Down, which was first arranged for organ. A Sea Shanty Shake-Up is pure fun and fits the players well. On the other hand, while Lay My Burden Down has some quality moments, the clarinet-saxophone-piano sound doesn't quite have the weight required for the original songs, which could benefit from a more fleshed-out instrumentation and arrangement. There is something here for fans of classical and jazz music alike, and it may create new fans of both.
© Keith Finke /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:12:50
- Main artists: Art Deco Trio
- Composer: Iain Farrington
- Label: SOMM Recordings
- Genre: Classical
(C) 2023 SOMM Recordings (P) 2023 SOMM Recordings
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