Artist: Pierre Génisson
Album: Swing, a Benny Goodman Story
Genre: Classical
Release Date: 2020
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 48 kHz
Duration: 01:11:23
Total Tracks: 16
Total Size: 629 MB

Tracklist:

01. Pierre Génisson – Sing, sing, sing (with a swing) (03:39)
02. Pierre Génisson – Concerto for clarinet, strings and harp: I. Slowly and expressively (08:57)
03. Pierre Génisson – Concerto for clarinet, strings and harp: II. Rather fast (08:11)
04. Pierre Génisson – Chicago (03:54)
05. Pierre Génisson – Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: I. Prelude (01:46)
06. Pierre Génisson – Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: II. Fugue (01:48)
07. Pierre Génisson – Prelude, Fugue and Riffs: III. Riffs (04:26)
08. Pierre Génisson – Sweet Lorraine (06:10)
09. Pierre Génisson – Ebony Concerto: I. Allegro moderato (03:14)
10. Pierre Génisson – Ebony Concerto: II. Andante (02:12)
11. Pierre Génisson – Ebony Concerto: III. Moderato con moto (03:40)
12. Pierre Génisson – Stompin’ at the Savoy (03:34)
13. Pierre Génisson – Sweet Georgia Brown (03:04)
14. Pierre Génisson – Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: I. Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance) (Bonus Track) (05:12)
15. Pierre Génisson – Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: II. Pihenö (Relaxation) (Bonus Track) (04:32)
16. Pierre Génisson – Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, Sz. 111: III. Sebes (Fast Dance) (Bonus Track) (06:57)

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For his new record, Pierre Genisson honors the legacy of the one known as the ‘King of Swing’ and his worldwide successes: Benny Goodman. Both composer and conductor, born in Chicago, Illinois, the clarinetist shared his musical life between jazz and classical music: He was the first to perform jazz music with black musicians in the famous Carnegie Hall in 1938. Though we know most of his jazz standards, he also contributed a lot to the development of the classic clarinet repertoire: for instance he distinguished himself performing Aaron Copland’s Concerto, Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue and Riffs or Bartók’s Contrasts.

Bringing together these emblematic works with unforgettable hits like Sweat Georgia Brown or the irresistible Sing, sing, sing, Pierre Genisson makes Benny Goodman’s star shine brighter and proves once again, alongside with the brilliant musicians of the BBC Concert Orchestra, all the extent of his talent.