RAY PIZZI Bassoon 'Ballad for Bassoon' by Henry Mancini

[love4woodwinds]

If Johnny Hodges played the bassoon, this is how he'd play it. Beautifully done Ray.

Cliff

[dizzip227]

PURE MUSIC. Thank You.

[Nirvashka]

!!!!!!!!!!!!5++++)))

[raypizzi]

..... Thank You.

[jagatinho]

Great piece, great cadenzas!

Ray, is it possible to get my hands on the sheet music for this? I've tried to google for it, but no success :(

Was it written originally for bassoon and el. guitar?

[seentza]

The ending cadenzas are awesome !

[raypizzi]

.....Thanks, Henry allowed me to create my own cadenzas for this piece.

[mermartinez]

The most beautiful music interpreted of magisterial form. You make go out of your instrument emotion that comes straight to the heart. Music, that consoles, encourages, makes laughter or tears ... Ray, you are one of the few who achieve this. Music is your voice. You have got a wonderful gift. You can give thanks to God for it. I give thanks to you for your effort, dedication and generosity. Thank you very much.

[aboutjazztime]

You play this as if it is your voice, your feeling, your composition. You play it as if you know what the song is saying. Wow. Thank you.

[pzcuzzie]

My heart is always still when I listen to you play Mr. Mancini's music. He lives on through you, as you take your Bassoon to heights, depths and lengths only a music-loving man can. Ti Amo Cugino!

[LynFredrick]

I never thought in a million years I would become almost obsessive with the sound of the Bassoon until I heard you Ray! This is exquisite. Like a fine wine left to breathe. Sent shivers all over. What talent. Thank you for brightening my day once again. Love Lyn x

[dizzip227]

This has always been one of my favorite pieces. I'm so glad to see you've graced YouTube with it to share with a far-reaching audience who would have otherwise missed this pleasure and joy. Mancini was a genius, and he did well choosing you to contribute to his legacy.

[carmpizzi]

What a geat mating of talents: Mancini and Ray Pizzi. I enjoyed the first public play of "Ballad for Bassoon" at the Hollywood Bowl. The reception by the audience was as great as the performance...OUTSTANDING. sonicFROG

[mortonlewis1]

Lucious sounds. Mr. Mancini would be VERY proud. Great soul and feeling. First class music and musicianship.

M.L. Oxnard, CA.

[seentza]

Beautiful rapport between you the guitarist and the incredible song. 5,000*

[shellsybelle]

Gorgeous I loved it!!!

[marilynwalter]

Beautiful performance, Ray. Thank You