WANDERLUST (Karen McLaughlin Large, Flute)

The threading of music of many cultures and peoples by composer David Amram, inspired flutist, Karen McLaughlin Large to create Wanderlust. David Amram, a film composer (The Manchurian Candidate), classical horn player and Master of Jazz improvisation composed a wealth of flute music between 1959 and 2002 – most of which has never been recorded. As well has his classical and jazz background, David Amram was composer-in-residence with the New York Philharmonic, plays over twenty-five instruments from around the world, is a classical conductor and has shared the performance stage with country and rock stars. This deep well of experience and love of making music to be shared with all peoples can be heard in this collection of pieces.

 Program notes included by the composer, as well as an introduction by Karen McLaughlin Large.

GIANTS OF THE NIGHT*
1.       I. For Charlie Parker (Washington, D.C. – 1952)                            10:40

2.       II. Andante Cantabile (For Jack Kerouac)                                        14:27

3.       III. Allegro con Gioia (For Dizzy Gillespie)                                        10:22

4.       Zohar for Solo Flute                                                                                3:31

5.       Flute Duet**                                                                                             2:35

6.       Overture and Allegro for Solo Flute                                                 4:10

7. Theme and Variations on “Red River Valley”* 10:21