Product Description

Dazzlingly original music for solo trumpet in a variety of settings featuring eclectic grooves and percussion from around the world. Filled with virtuosic playing, inventive writing and unique instrumental pairings, Solo Settings will capture your imagination. “Some of the music on this CD has been on my mind for years; some of it came into being as we played. All of it reflects a love of diverse styles of music. It’s the culmination of a project involving many uniquely talented musicians and represents the creative energy of collaborating with my good friend, producer Craig Hara. In the end, it took shape as an album of original music for solo trumpet played in a variety of settings. This is music I love to play; I hope that you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it.” ~ Charles Lazarus

Track Listing

1. Kilauea�s Fountains
2. Waves
3. Proclamation for Justice
4. Soldier�s Silent Reverie
5. Deja Fu
6. Proclamation for Amnesty
7. Dance Honu
8. Chorado
9. Madame Fu�s Spirit Dance
10. Java
11. Deal
12. Mirrors
13. Postlude for the Rights of All

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #320932 in Music
• Released on: 2005-05-01
• Number of discs: 1

Review
“Bedazzling technique and a refined sense of musicianship” --- New York Newsday

Review
“Sparkling Trumpet Sound” --- Frankfurt Allgemeine Zeitung

Review
His talent and ability were clear" --New York Post

Customer Reviews

Classical Trumpeter or Modern Herb Alpert?
Personally, I thought the first track was great and the rest was fair. On Lazarus's web site he plays the first track. I think this is misleading. The first track shows off Charles's classical training and technical skills. After the first track, the rest sounds more like a modern day Herb Alpert record.

If you expect a classically trained Trumpeter showing off his abilities you might be disapointed. If you enjoy Herb Alpert, smooth Jazz or New Age music, you might like this one.