Late Night Blues
4-6 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 3:38
by Scott Pfitzinger
Late Night Blues is an original piece written in a standard 12-bar blues style. The bass section gets a chance to shine as the rhythm section playing a foundation that has been compared to ZZ Top’s “La Grange.”
The ending is very jazzy, with chords held while some of the bells play pseudo-improvisatory solo lines. Since jazz pieces are still seldom heard in handbell repertoire, Late Night Blues is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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Rondo Azzurro
3-7 octaves – Level 4
Duration: 2:50
by Scott Pfitzinger
This original piece (the title means “Blue Rondo” in Italian) has a jazzy, syncopated feel with several “tricky spots” loaded with accidentals. The strong, driving rhythms continue all the way to the end!
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