This 5 movement work by performer and pedagogue Hill is designed to bring to the hornist the feel of playing fully worked out jazz tunes in various styles.
A romantic style melodic solo for a good intermediate player. Its range is conservative, with a couple of written top of the staff G’s as the top note.
The piano is used as a echo chamber in the Phoenix. Musically the trills, glissandos and clusters give a wonderful picture of each bird. The pedaling is very specific and will teach pianists a great deal about resonance.