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Music from the Performer, Composer, and Author

I've had the wonderful opportunity to be apart of many groups in addition to my solo work. I've composed many pieces for bassoon inclusive ensembles. I've written books on jazz improvisation and jazz technique for bassoonists.

Publications

Jazz Training for Bassoonists (PDF)
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This latest book, designed to be used with the iReal Pro app, helps bassoonists become musically fluent in non-classical music idioms such as jazz, groove-based instrumental music, fusion and world styles. It contains etudes which can be played as duets as well as jazz theory, some patterns and advice on real life situations.

Technique Studies for Jazz Bassoon Improvisation (PDF)
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This latest book, designed to be used with the iReal Pro app, helps bassoonists become musically fluent in non-classical music idioms such as jazz, groove-based instrumental music, fusion and world styles. It contains etudes which can be played as duets as well as jazz theory, some patterns and advice on real life situations.

Kithairon Sonata for Bassoon and Piano (PDF)
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Funk Style Sonata for Bassoon and Piano

Bassoon Duet for Kaori & Brian (PDF)
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This fun beautiful duet was commissioned by Brian Jack for his wife Kaori on occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary. It was performed at the 2022 IDRS convention in Boulder Colorado. Composed in 3 Movements.

Recordings

Solo Work 

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CD Recordings

Voodoo SuitE
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Jazz CD Available in Physical and Digital Formats from Blue Coast Music

9 Tracks

Genre: Jazz

Record Label: Manzanita Ranch Music

Year Produced: 2000

Oon - Polaris
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Bassoon And Bass Duo "Oon" Perform 9 tracks featuring their unique style of music.

9 Tracks

Genere: Jazz

Record Label: Wolf Track Audio

Year Produced: 2013

Frolic in the Land of Plenty
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Jazz Fusion CD Available in Physical and Digital Formats from Abstract Logix

9 Tracks

Genre: Jazz Fusion

Record Label: Abastract Logix

Year Produced: 2008

New Recordings
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