Sax & Stix - New Amsterdam '2015

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On New Amsterdam the Dutch Sax & Stix combined pieces by Dutch composers linked
to the city of Amsterdam and pieces from American composers who are related to
New York, formerly known as New Amsterdam. Both musicians of the duo, as well as
the Dutch and American composers are inspired by this blend of cultures and
music, of which different aspects are highlighted in each composition. Ned
McGowan drew on influences from Indian music for his composition ‘Urban
Turban’, whereas Wim Henderickx wrote his composition starting from
African rhythms. Louis Andriessen highlights a softer and more soothing side of
the duo in “Plain-chant’. Sax & Stix’s own arrangements of
the Three Preludes by Gershwin and Childrens Songs by Chick Corea bring jazz and
flamenco influences to the classical chamber music setting. Throughout all these
different styles, the duo manages to individually color the compositions and
manages to let their own voice shine.

Tracklist:
01. Sax & Stix - African Suite (6:08)
02. Sax & Stix - Urban Turban (7:24)
03. Sax & Stix - Childrens Song no. 15 (1:23)
04. Sax & Stix - Childrens Song no. 4 (2:18)
05. Sax & Stix - Prelude no. 1 (1:39)
06. Sax & Stix - Prelude no. 2 (4:22)
07. Sax & Stix - Prelude no. 3 (1:13)
08. Sax & Stix - To Play / Together (11:09)
09. Sax & Stix - Plain-chant (5:42)
10. Sax & Stix - Reflections (10:46)
11. Sax & Stix - Slaap hard (2:01)
12. Sax & Stix - Elegy for Mippy II (1:52)

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