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The album Chile New York, which was recorded in 1980 and released in 1998, features seven tracks performed by Julius Hemphill on saxophone with Warren Smith on percussion.
Found on: Chile New York.
From Marty Ehrlich: The album’s seven tracks are collectively improvised.
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As documented on recordings, this is a work for soprano saxophone, trumpet, bass, and drums; Hemphill added a guitar part when he performed the piece with his JAH band. The archive contains professionally copied soprano saxophone and bass parts; parts in holograph for trumpet and guitar; and a concert score for two voices, in treble and bass clef. The treble melody line is first designated for flute, then suggested for soprano saxophone 8vb. The bass clef part is mostly single notes, though double stops may indicate a cello.
From Marty Ehrlich: This piece has a graceful, almost tongue-in-cheek melody. A full score of the piece could be put together from the parts.
The Julius Hemphill Papers is an archival collection at New York University. The collection contains scores, audiovisual documentation, and other material related to the life and career of composer and saxophonist Julius Hemphill. Materials are accessible by appointment. Click here to learn more.