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Bach’s “Air for the G-string” was the first piece I ever arranged for the Consort, in 1968. It features the four “horns” of the original ensemble: alto sax, alto flute, English horn, and cello. This was the sound-texture I wanted.

At the time of this performance in Japan in 1977, we had no alto flute or English horn, but the harmonium, with its reedy voice, covered their two lines quite well.

I gave this piece a prominent place in our short set, in this concert for the whales, in keeping with my long-time resolve to include a Bach piece in every concert.

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from Consorting with David, released February 26, 2021
Written by Bach, arr Winter
(Living Earth Music, BMI)

Paul Winter / alto sax
David Darling / cello
Robert Chappell / harmonium (bush organ)
Jeff Van Nostrand / bass

Recorded live, Tokyo, April 10, 1977

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Paul Winter is a seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist, whose sextet was the first jazz group to perform at the White House in 1962. His second group, the Paul Winter Consort, interweaves sounds from the natural world with classical and ethnic traditions, and the spontaneous spirit of jazz. Their annual Winter Solstice Celebrations and Earth Mass are among the most popular events in New York. ... more

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