En Rouge et Noir

En Rouge et Noir

Three untitled movements; En Rouge et Noir means literally “in red and black”. While this can be interpreted many ways, this 17 minute work by renowned “Third Stream” composer David Baker explores both “red-hot” and “black” influences in three jazz-steeped movements: swing, jazz waltz, and bebop. The flutist doubles on alto flute and the piano part includes the entire solo line. While the bass part is fully notated, the drums are written jazz chart style.

David Nathaniel Baker, Jr (21 December 1931 – 26 March 2016) was an extraordinarily accomplished African-American composer, author, conductor, and teacher; and among the most influential voices in contemporary American music in a career that spanned over five decades. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, David Baker grew up in the rich musical tradition of the black community, in the world of church and gospel music, blues and rhythm & blues, and jazz. He trained as a classical musician and composer at Indiana University, where he later became Distinguished Professor of Music and Chairman of the Jazz Department.

Baker, David

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Lauren Keiser

10-20 minutes

1950-1999

flute / flûte

piano

percussion

double bass / contrebasse

ensemble