INTERVIEW (2019) with PETER MOC on JAZZ CAREERS, JAZZ EDUCATION (and GENERAL ADVICE for YOUNG MUSICIANS)
Most of my recordings are available for download at SOUNDCLOUD.
SOLO PIANO (Jazz):
In Your Own Sweet Way (comp. Dave Brubeck) from Quadrants, Keytone Records
Tabulah Bluesah from Modern Piano, released by JP Morgan/Chase Bank International
What Kind of Fool Am I? (comp. Newley/Bricusse) from Quadrants, Keytone Records
Internal Presence from Spirit of the Place, Keytone Records
CHAMBER JAZZ:
From “The Name of the Wind” from Ütaké with Rob Foster, Shakuhachi flute, and Ric Troll, percussion:
That Was Then (Ellenberger/Foster) from “The Name of the Wind” from Ütaké with Rob
Foster, Shakuhachi flute and Ric Troll, percussion.
The Necessary Angel (Ellenberger) from "The Name of the Wind" from Ütaké with Rob
Foster, Shakuhachi flute and Ric Troll, percussion.
Alone (comp. by Dave Morgan) with New Images featuring Kenny Wheeler at the Banff
Performing Arts Center.
Disillusionment of 10:00 (comp. by Dave Morgan) with New Images featuring Kenny
Wheeler at the Banff Performing Arts Center.
Far West from "Songs from Far West," released by Challenge-A Records (Netherlands) with
David Dunn (bass) and Dane Richeson (drums)
Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Songs from Far West, released by Challenge-A Records
(Netherlands) with David Dunn (bass) and Dane Richeson (drums)
The Quincunx from A Tale of Three Cities, Keytone Records with David Renter (sax)
Gratitude, Honor, and Truth (comp. Dave Spring) from It’s A Spring Thing, with Dave
Spring (bass), Tim Froncek (drums)
One for Lazaro (comp. Dave Spring) from It’s A Spring Thing, with Danny Gottlieb
(drums) and Dave Spring
Everything I Love (comp. Cole Porter) from A Tale of Three Cities, Keytone Records with
David Renter (sax), Dave Spring (bass)
SOLO PIANO (Classical):
Nocturne No. 2: “THE UNBURIED” (excerpt) performed by Xenia Leletkina, piano
Sonatina, Movement III performed by Magda Adamek, piano
ORCHESTRA and CHAMBER MUSIC:
After the Swan’s Song (excerpt) Nocturne for ‘Cello and Piano
Six or Seven Songs from Eight Significant Landscapes (excerpt)
Song Cycle for Voice and Piano
A Tale of Great Ulysses (excerpt) Ballade for Violin and ‘Cello
MUSIC FOR BRASS:
Hooligan Wind for 6 trumpets, double bass and percussion
Fanfare for a New Day (brass quintet)
“LOVECRAFT” Symphony for Brass Choir and Percussion
(excerpt from Movement I: “THE FESTIVAL”)
SOME UNUSUAL PIECES:
Le Tombeau de Ravel
This is a completely improvised piece of music with saxophonist David Renter. We decided to start in one key, move to another, and return to the original key. Those were the only criteria for this piece.
Nobilissima Visione
An arrangement of Hindemith for jazz trio.
Destroyed Place
Before the Snow
Hesitation
Some anagramatic pop pieces—based on artwork by Paul Klee.