Bass trombone solo and trombone ensembles

The Chief by John Stevens. This recording is played by Ben van Dijk that is collected in his album, Nana. This is a Bass trombone solo with the trombone choir ensmeble (six trombones, including one bass trombone). Nana is Ben’s first solo cd Nana recorded in 1999 with Pierre Volders, Remko de Jager, Alexander Verbeek, Martin Schippers, Mark Boonstra and Brandt Attema


Blue Topaz by Tommy Pederson.  This piece is composed in the 20th century for solo bass trombone and trombone sextet (7 parts total) by the famous jazz trombonist Tommy Pederson (August 15, 1920 – January 16, 1998). 


Violent Shadows by Chris Evan Hass for Solo Bass Trombone and Trombone Quintet.

Violent Shadows was originally written for AJ Muusse in 2017. The wind ensemble version of the piece was written in 2019 for Evan Clifton and a consortium of 9 bass trombonists. Inspired by progressive rock, Violent Shadows showcases the different characters of the bass trombone, from the loud and aggressive side commonly associated with the instrument to the more pure and lyrical side.

This recording is played by Keven Kraus at Indiana Universty with the trombone members from Dr. Denson Paul Pollard's trombone studio.


Capriccio by Steven Verhelst for Bass Trombone and Trombone Choir.

Capriccio was written for Ben Van Dijk in 2010.  It is one of Steven’s first compositions.
This popular piece among basstrombonists, features all the essentials of the instrument.

From warm, dark melodies to heavy, powerful rythmic basslines.  It’s all there.  Capriccio features also a Cadenza, as played by Ben Van Dijk on the première.

It is played by many great basstrombone players around the world and recorded by Ben Van Dijk and James Markey.

This recording is played by James Markey with the Korean trombone choir in South Korean for the year of 2023 New Year concert.




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Comments

  1. CaylanApril 20, 2023 at 12:03 AM

    I really like The Chief! It sounds like there's so much harmony in the accompaniment it could be expanded to a full big band

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