KBM was commissioned to celebrate the 18th birthday of Kyran Matthews, and is a virtuosic showcase for saxophonists who display a musical open-mindedness and understanding of different musical styles and genres. The piece alternates between two ideas; one a flurry of arpeggios reaching into harmonics, the other an intricate swing idea in 6/8.
An optional coda is included as a two-bar vamp 'walk off'. Contrast the rhythmic freeness of the opening section idea with a metronomic approach to the 6/8 swing, every time the two ideas appear. If appropriate (and musically comfortable) to the performance occasion, improvise around the two-bar vamp at the end of the piece at will.
An optional coda is included as a two-bar vamp 'walk off'. Contrast the rhythmic freeness of the opening section idea with a metronomic approach to the 6/8 swing, every time the two ideas appear. If appropriate (and musically comfortable) to the performance occasion, improvise around the two-bar vamp at the end of the piece at will.
Listen to David Gioia playing KBM by Andy Scott
David Gioia is an 18 year old saxophonist currently studying under Dr Mathew Styles at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. In 2012 he was awarded the Music Exhibition Award for achieving the best results in Western Australia of any graduating high school student. David performs regularly with a large number of ensembles including the Maverick Saxophone Quartet and a wide range of classical, jazz and contemporary groups.
David Gioia is an 18 year old saxophonist currently studying under Dr Mathew Styles at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. In 2012 he was awarded the Music Exhibition Award for achieving the best results in Western Australia of any graduating high school student. David performs regularly with a large number of ensembles including the Maverick Saxophone Quartet and a wide range of classical, jazz and contemporary groups.