Description

A great virtuoso piece for altosaxophone soloist and wind band.

Composer Esko Heikkinen (b. 04.07.1953) is a multifaceted professional of music, commercial trumpeter and a conductor.

In the 90:s Esko Heikkinen has become one of the most influential Big Band lead trumpeters. He has, to name a few, performed with these artists: Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Mercer Ellington, Gil Evans, Joe Henderson, Thad Jones, Benny Golson, Dave Liebman, Arturo Sandoval, NHOP, Toots Thielemans, Mc Coy Tyner, Bob Brookmeyer, Clark Terry, Dexter Gordon, Jon Faddis, Louie Bellson, Randy Brecker, Joe Williams, Freddie Hubbard, Michael Brecker, Marvin Stamm, Ray Anderson, John Scofield, The Manhattan Transfer (tour w), Mike Westbrook, Carla Bley, Natalie Cole ( tour w).