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Composition for two alto saxophones, guitar, cello, and drums. This composition was written for Hemphill’s collaboration with saxophonist Tim Berne for the album Diminutive Mysteries (Mostly Hemphill) (1993). On the album, the composition bears the title “Out, The Regular.” The title given here derives from the score in Hemphill’s hand.
Found on: Diminutive Mysteries (Mostly Hemphill).
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Composition for alto and baritone saxophones, guitar, cello, and drums, included on the album by Tim Berne of Hemphill compositions, Diminutive Mysteries (Mostly Hemphill) (1993). The archive includes a score in holograph.
Found on: Diminutive Mysteries (Mostly Hemphill).
From Marty Ehrlich: This work was originally composed for the musical/theatrical presentation in 1976 in St. Louis entitled Coon Town Bicentennial Memorial Service. Hemphill wrote it for distinguished soul and gospel singer Fontella Bass. (See Archival Audiovisual Material for further context.)
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