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Regeneration 2020

from What Was Can Still Be by Tony SingingEagle

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Regeneration 2020 is a Concerto for 3 Jazz Soloists and Studio Orchestra. At this point in my musical journey of more than 50 years, I consider this to be my Opus Magnum. At a runtime of more than 16 minutes, it is a symphonic jazz concerto in 3 movements, each movement originally having been written as a standalone song.

Mvt. I - originally called "Life Celebration," composed in 1982.
Mvt. II - originally called "Melissa's Theme" and written for a short film in 2008.
Mvt. III - originally called "The Baião," composed in 2001.

The full orchestra intro was taken from motifs in the 3rd movement, while the ending is something very special to me. From the final acoustic piano solo in 6/4 and out, the thematic material was borrowed from my teacher, mentor, and friend, Rayburn Wright. His composition, "Regeneration – Concerto For Jazz Quartet, Rock Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra" was composed in 1972, as part of a pops concert with the Rochester Philharmonic, as a feature for Dave Brubeck, his trio, and his son's rock group, New Heavenly Blue. I wanted to arrange this short section not only as an ending for my concerto, but also as a way of finally thanking Rayburn for all I learned from him, which I never had the chance to do (he passed in 1990). The title of my piece is not only a further nod to him, but also a reference to my own current state in late 2020, as I was literally regenerating–physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. So for me, this piece literally represents the trip of a lifetime.

Regeneration 2020 was scored for full Studio Orchestra as follows:

Piccolo | 2 Flutes | 2 Oboes | English Horn | 2 Clarinets | Bass Clarinet | 2 Bassoons
Soprano Sax | 2 Alto Saxes | 2 Tenor Saxes | Baritone Sax
4 Trumpets/Flugelhorns | 4 French Horns | 3 Trombones | Bass Trombone | Tuba
2 Guitars | Piano/Fender Rhodes Electric Piano/Mini Moog | Electric Bass | Drums
Percussion 1 (Orchestra Bells, Marimba, Vibes, Chimes)
Percussion 2 (Tambourine, Congas, Mark Chimes, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Gong, Timpani)
Brazilian Percussion (Triangle, Agogo Bells, Tumba, Bata)
Harp
1st Violins (8)
2nd Violins (8)
Violas (6)
Cellos (6)
Basses (4)

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from What Was Can Still Be, track released July 22, 2022
Tony SingingEagle, VST Studio Orchestra.

Special Note:
Composed and Arranged by Tony SingingEagle.
Thematic material used as the ending
(from "Regeneration – Concerto For Jazz Quartet, Rock Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra")
Composed by Rayburn Wright, ASCAP. | Arranged by Tony SingingEagle. Used with permission.

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Tony SingingEagle Sacramento, California

I have been an “music arranger for hire” for over 50 years. Now, at 70 years old, time to start recording and releasing my own (backlog of 25+) compositions. My style is mainly Jazz in its many sub genres, scored mostly for Jazz Ensemble and Studio Orchestra. My main goal is not to “make it big” either reputation-wise or monetarily. I simply want people to hear my music. ... more

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