Jerome Butler's virtuoso performance of Paul Ramsier's compositions for the double bass—accompanied by Ramsier himself--marks a milestone in the development of a solo repertory for the instrument. In this selection from the DVD “Four Ramsier Favorites”, the decorous movements of the pavane, a courtly dance form, are expressed in slow, melting melodies. One of the many pleasures of the DVD is the opportunity to see Butler and Ramsier collaborate to bring out the expressiveness of the bass.
Jerome Butler's virtuoso performance of Paul Ramsier's compositions for the double bass—accompanied by Ramsier himself--marks a milestone in the development of a solo repertory for the instrument. In this selection from the DVD “Four Ramsier Favorites”, the decorous movements of the pavane, a courtly dance form, are expressed in slow, melting melodies. One of the many pleasures of the DVD is the opportunity to see Butler and Ramsier collaborate to bring out the expressiveness of the bass.
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