Classical Duets For Trombone is a one-of-a-kind collection dedicated to the aspiring musician. This NYSSMA audition requirement, also available for Trumpet, Clarinet, Flute, and Alto Sax, is arranged in accommodating keys for all five axes. This assortment of classics, derived from the original piano masterworks of many great composers, were specifically chosen for their popularity, playability, and range. These light classical pieces are pure transcriptions of musical genius. 

Santorella’s Classical Duets allows for a variety of instrumentation in assorted combinations. Simply put, this collection of duets is in essence, fun for all! The performance tracks are now assessable by simply scanning the QR code or by listening to the CD. Recorded in a “music minus one” fashion, the student can easily isolate each track and play along with some of the best musicians in the Los Angeles studio circuit. 

The contents include; Minuet (From, Minuet in G) - German Dance (No. 3 From, Twelve German Dances) - Minuet (From, Minuet in Bb) - Haydn, Promenade – Gretchaninov, A Little Piece – The Poor Orphan (Armes Waisenkind) - Schumann, Song Without Words – Jadassohn, Minuet (From, Minuet in G) - J.S. Bach, Bouree (From, Water Music) – Handel, Berceuse (Op. 2, No. 5) – Nevin, Sonatina – Andre, Le Petit Rien – Couperin, The Enchanted Garden – Volkmann, The Clock (Op. 62, No. 2) – Cradle Song (Op. 62, No. 5) - Kullak, Carefree – Turk, Symphony No. 40 (Theme from the First Movement) – Mozart, Allegretto - C.P.E. Bach, Pastorale – Burgmuller, Carnival – Couperin, The Chromatic Polka – Kohler, and Spinning Song (Op. 14, No. 4) - Elmenreich.

About the Performing Artist
Trombonist Nick Lane has been active in the Los Angeles music scene for over twenty-five years. He joined Maynard Fergusons Band after graduating from Boston’s Berklee College of Music and remained on the road for three years before moving to Los Angeles. He continued touring while based in L. A. with Rod Stewart, The Who and Tom Petty & The Heart Breakers. Nick Lane continues to perform with Etta James, Chicago, Shakira, Alejandro Sans and has even performed with Jennifer Lopez. Nick has also been featured in a special PBS broadcast about the blues with T-Bone Burnett. Nick remains active in the commercial recording fields for movies, television, commercials and has recorded with such Pop artists as; Macy Gray, Tim Mc Graw, Baby Face, Destiny’s Child, The Offspring, The Wallflowers, Fast Ball, Green Day, No Doubt, Natalie Merchant, Everclear, Barbara Streisand and Joe Cocker. Nick has recorded with such Jazz artists as; Rick Braun, Jeff Golub, David Benoit, Dave Koz, Kombo, Greg Karukus, and Warren Hill. Nick’s popular lounge jazz CD performed with baritone saxophonist Greg Smith and an organ trio is recorded on the Oakland Stroke Label.