La Cumparsita by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet is a tango written in 1916 by the Uruguayan musician Gerardo Matos Rodríguez, with lyrics by Pascual Contursi and Enrique Pedro Maroni. It was premiered publicly in the old Café La Giralda in Montevideo and it is one of the most famous tangos of all time. It was first recorded by Roberto Firpo in November 1916 for Odeon Records. The song was named the cultural and popular anthem of Uruguay by law in 1997. Continue reading
Down by the Riverside by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet is a well-known African-American spiritual. Its roots date back to before the American Civil War, though it was first published in 1918 in Plantation Melodies: A Collection of Modern, Popular and Old-time Negro-Songs of the Southland. The song refers to biblical imagery such as baptism (white robe), the River Jordan, Jesus (Prince of Peace) and heaven (road to heaven). Continue reading
The Pink Panther Theme is a jazz composition by Henry Mancini written as the theme song for the 1963 film The Pink Panther and subsequently nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Score at the 37th Academy Awards. This song has been covered and rearranged numerous times.
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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy is a jazz song written by Joe Zawinul in 1966 for Cannonball Adderley and it appears on his Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! Live at “The Club” album. The song is the title track of the album and became a surprise hit in February 1967. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy has been covered numerous times.
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy by Joe Zawinul is available Continue reading
Lost In HTML (reissue) is available at online music stores, check out the most popular at Zivaldo Music. This is a reissue that differs a little from the original album release, which is not available in stores anymore.
Those songs and arrangements are shared for free at the downloads page. Continue reading
Evident (remastered) avant-garde jazz by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet, was originally released on the Four Odd (2005) album. This is contemporary / avant-garde jazz composition featuring soprano saxophone solo.
Evident remastered is available at online music stores, check out the most popular at Zivaldo Music. Continue reading
Conchology (remastered) by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet, was originally released on the Four Odd (2005) album. This is fast jazz composition featuring alto solo.
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Medley Christmas by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet (DLSQ), this is a medley of four Christmas Carols arranged for saxophone quartet: Joy to the World, O Tannenbaum, Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Medley Christmas is available at online music stores, check out the most popular at Zivaldo Music. Continue reading
Christmas Medley by Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet (DLSQ), this is a medley of four Christmas Carols arranged for saxophone quartet: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen, O Come, All Ye Faithful.
Christmas Medley is available at online music stores, check out the most popular at Zivaldo Music. Continue reading
When the Saints Go Marching In – Donna Lee Saxophone Quartet (DLSQ)
Zdenko Ivanušić – alto
Andrej Henigman – alto
Vanja Ileković – tenor
Aleš Suša – baritone Continue reading