Russell Peterson's discography

 


AMERICAN BREATH
(1999)

David Maslanka: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano

1. Moderatly [8:47]
2. Very Expressivly [10:55]
3. Very Fast [12:15]

Larry Bell: Mahler in Blue Light

4. Fantasy and Fugue [4:58]
5. Intermezzo [4:53]
6. Variations of a theme by Mahler [7:50]
7. Rondo Finale [5:40]

Russell Peterson: Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Percussion Orchestra

8. Slowly/Allegro [7:40]
9. Tempo Rubato [4:40]
10. Allegro [3:56]



Russell Peterson, Saxophone
Doug Schnieder, Piano
Diane Trumaine, Cello
The Tri-College Percussion Ensemble, Dr. David Eyler, conductor




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Russell Peterson's Concertos
played by the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony orchestra
 

Concerto for Timpani and orchestra
David Eyler, timpani

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Movement I, Allegro

Movement III, Maestoso; Allegro
Concerto for alto saxophone and orchestra
Russell Peterson, alto saxophone

1. I. Quasi Andante[13:23]

2. II. A Cool Wind is Blowing [8:56]

3. III. Allegro Molto [4:08]


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Sampler of some of Russell Peterson's other compositions

Program

Concerto for alto saxophone and orchestra

1. I. Quasi Andante[13:23]

2. II. A Cool Wind is Blowing [8:56]

3. III. Allegro Molto [4:08]

4. Concertino for Saxophone Young String Orchestra [5:43]

5. Concertino for Saxophone and Band [6:48]

6. "...Who Needs Enemies?" (for Sax Quartet and band) [7:52]

7. Carmichael/arr. Peterson: Georgia on My Mind (for sax and band) [7:12]

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The Hard-Bop Jazz Saxophone Quartet
April in Fargo

(2006)

april in fargo

Program:

1. Manteca (arr. Patnode)
2. Hayle Mail (Liversage)
3. Root of all Evil (Peterson)
4. Silent Site (Peterson)
5. April in Paris (arr. Liversage)
6. Blue Rondo a la Turk (arr. Sommerfeld)
7. Thrash (Peterson)
8. A Nightengale Sang in Berkeley Square (arr. Patnode)
9. Blues Walk (arr. Liversage)
10. Petite Fleur (arr. Ed Christianson)
11. Fly to a Lantern (Liversage)
12. Star Spangled Banner (arr. Peterson)


Matt Patnode, soprano and alto saxophones
Russell Peterson, alto saxophone
Paul Liversage, tenor saxophone
Harley Sommerfeld, baritone saxophone

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The Hard-Bop Jazz Saxophone Quartet CD
DON'T STEP ON YOUR NECK

(2006)


Program

Zawinul/Peterson: Mercy, Mercy Mercy
Watkins: On a Warm Summer's Eve
Peterson: You're the One
Watkins: Don't Step on Your Neck
Dorham/Peteson: Blue Bossa
Corea/Liversage: La Fiesta
Parker/Watkins: Ornithology
Peterson: Christening Blues
Watkins: Lullaby for Amy
Peterson: I'm Free
Watkins: The Revival
Watkins
: Jack the Giant Killer


Mark Watkins, soprano and alto saxophones
Russell Peterson, alto saxophone
Paul Liversage, tenor saxophone
Harley Sommerfeld, baritone saxophone

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The Transcontinental Saxophone Quartet

MOUNTAIN ROADS

David Maslanka: Mountain Roads

1. Overture [4:51]
2. Chorale: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen [3:32]
3. Aria (In the style of a chorale prelude) [2:05]
4. Chorale [4:16]
5. Aria [3:48]
6. Fianle: Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben [9:27]

David Stock: Sax Appeal

7. Set Up [3:37]
8. Blues [6:40]
9. Sarabande [5:21]
10. Jump [4:27]


Russell Peck: Drastic Measures

11. Poco Adagio; Molto Espressivo [5:17]
12. Allegro [4:46]

The Transcontinental Saxophone Quartet:

Russell Peterson, soprano saxophone
Marco Albonetti, alto saxophone
Scotty Stepp, tenor saxophone
Yiannis Miralis, baritone saxophone

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Concordia College Faculty and Student Ensemble performances
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1. Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride - Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884)

Concordia College Orchestra, Bruce Houglum Conductor

2. Quintett fur Klavier, oboe, klarinette, horn und fagot in Eb major(op.16) - .L.V. Beethoven (1770-1827)
Jay Hershberger, piano; Jennifer Peterson, oboe; Leigh Wakefield, clarinet; Karin Wakefield, horn; Russell Peterson, bassoon

3. Au fond du temple saint from Les Pecheurs de Perles - Georges Bizet(1838-1875)
David Hamilton, tenor; Peter Halverson, baritone; Jay Hershberger, piano

4. A View from the Edge - Eric Richards
The Concordia College Jazz Band, Russell Peterson director

5. History of the Tango - Astor Piazzolla(1921-1992)
I. Bordel 1900
Harris-Coates Duo
Debora Harris, Flute; Michael Coates, Guitar

6. Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo - Manuel de Falla/arr. Steven Traugh
The Concordia Percussion Ensemble, David P. Eyler, conductor

7. Mary had a Little Lamb (Chorale and Chorale Prelude) - Robert Chabora
Robert Chabora, piano

8. Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral From Lohengrin - Richard Wagner(1813-1883)/arr. Lucien Calliet
The Concordia College Concert Band, Russell Pesola, conductor

9. Largo - Francesco Maria Veracini (1685-1750) 10. Allegro moderato from Four Romantic Pieces, Opus 75 - Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)
Jane Capistran, violin; Robert Chabora, piano

11. Over the Rainbow - Harold Arlen/arr. David P. Eyler
The Concordia Marimba choir, David P. Eyler, conductor

12. An den Mond Op. 57, n.3 - Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
13. Rastlose Liebe Op. 5, n.1
Lucy Thrasher, soprano; Jay Hershberger, piano

Quintet in Eb Major Op. 88 Nr. 2 - Anton Reicha (17701836)
14. III. Andante Grazioso
15. IV. Finale: Allegro Molto
Concordia College Faculty Wind Quintet
Debora Harris, Flute; Jennifer Peterson, oboe; Leigh Wakefield, clarinet; Karin Wakefield, French horn, Russell Peterson, bassoon

16. Summertime - George Gershwin/arranged Russell Peterson
Russell Peterson, all saxophones; Christine Hitt*, piano and vocal; Doug Neil, bass; David Eyler, percussion

17. Our Father - Alexander Gretchaninoff(1864-1956)
The Concordia Choir, Rene Clausen conductor



 

Recordings with Russell Peterson as a guest




SWING STREET Swinging arrangments of standard jazz tunes with great vocalist (Lisa Ginn), Guitar (Glen Ginn), rhythm and horn section.

Deb Jenkins Band DOWN HOME BLUES Killer blues band doing classic tunes with hammond organ and a horn section.

Youngstown State University Jazz Ensemble CDs LIVE AT PEABODY'S DOWN UNDER. Back in my college days, playing with a GREAT college band.

Youngstown State University Jazz Ensemble CDsTHINGS TO COME. Back in my college days, playing with a GREAT college band.

Sarah Morrau ...TO HOLD YOU light jazz and pop ballad singer from Fargo, ND.

Margot Wagner OPEN BLUE SKY Folk singer/songwriter from Fargo, ND -- GREAT stuff!

Fargo South High School Jazz Ensemble LIVE IN MONTREAUX Live recording of Russell Peterson soloing with the Fargo South Jazz Ensemble at the Montreaux Jazz Festival, summer of 2000.

Jay Beech Everyone who is thirsty come! Hymns and Liturgical music for contemporary worship. Jay Beech is one of the leading contemporary church musicians. This is a double CD of electric and acoustic music that Jay has written.

Margot Wagner Firefly Folk singer/songwriter from Fargo, ND. Her second CD release.

Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Double CD Live performances of Brahms, Verdi, Fauré, and Respighi.

Concordia College Percussion Ensemble Wood, Metal, Skin Russell Peterson performing his "Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Percussion Orchestra" with David Eyler and the Concordia College Percussion Ensemble.

The Harris-Coates flute guitar Duo The White Peacock Russell Peterson playing bassoon on this Incredible flute/guitar duo's third CD release.

Jenny Thom "Groovy Street"  Cool singer from Fargo.

Russ blowing a few solos on this record:
So Cool
Memory of your face



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