RAY PIZZI "Prima Vera" Bassoon Dr. Michael Burns. (cd excerpt)

[raypizzi]

Ray Pizzi loves the bassoon, loves music, and wants to see and hear the instrument recognized in the many contemporary musical styles.

He has, through his performing, composing, education, and cheerleading, done more than any one person in history to promote the use of the bassoon outside of its traditional “classical” role. (Dr. Jon Beebe, IDRS Journal, 2010)

[scjacksonbassoon]

Dr. Burns truly nailed this piece! It is absolutely fantastic!  Amazing work Mr. Pizzi, and great playing Dr. Burns!

[9988eddie]

hello ray, hello michael burns, when I hear such great music, then I feel that 24 hours not are enough each day!!!!! Wonderful!!!

Peter

[dizzip227]

I keep coming back to this brilliantly crafted, beautifully played music... Another Pizzi classic that takes my breath away. Congratulations. 5 stars.

[MrHighOne07]

that's hot shit bruh.

[seentza]

This STUNNING piece superbly bridges the gap between classical and contemporary music..... A totally artistic rendering by both composer and performer.

Congratulations Ray, for making another valid and lasting contribution to the instrument.

[Doctahsales1]

Excellent music! Excellent performance!

[dizzip227]

Fantastic, meaningful, heartfelt music.

[danifagot]

Una maravilla escuchar tu "Prima Vera".

Preciosa. 5*****

[TimPriceJazz]

Here is the real innovation in music- Ray Pizzi. Composer and bassoonist without a boundary line.

KUDOS ON THE GREAT PERFORMANCE- I wish you the best.

[raypizzi]

.... Michael Burns took the initiative to come to L.A. and STUDY the funk articulation with me 1:40....( He absolutely NAILS IT ! ).... As well as the written cadenza at 2:40, AND Soulfully renders the melody in every aspect.

What a thrill to hear my music performed by such a GIANT. Bravissimo Michael. Thanks for the thrill, RPz

[jazzobassoon]

Good job men !  2 Giants in one bassoon " Master pièce "...very nice melody and very good player...bravo Mr Pizzi and Mr Burns.

[seentza]

What a beautifully soulful piece and performance. DESTINED to become standard Bassoon repertoire !!! Thanks for posting, 50,000 stars,

[mortonlewis1]

Great chops...great piece...you relly get to the heart of the music and make the piece live. Bravo!