🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Canal Street Blues

Gillock’s “Canal Street Blues” is an engaging duet that combines lively rhythms with the language of the blues. The primo and secondo each take on distinct roles as the music unfolds, while accents and syncopations create a vibrant sense of momentum. Listen for the changes in character from one passage to another, as well as the moments when the two parts come together. In performance, it is important not only to coordinate the beat precisely, but also to share the timing of phrases, including the rests, and to pass the melodic material clearly between the players. Balance the dynamics and use a buoyant touch with natural shaping to bring out the piece’s stylish character.