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Selected Compositions for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Selections include both orchestral recordings and high-quality digital renderings.
Jazz Passacaglia Part 1 (Identity 174)
Jazz Passacaglia Part 1 (Identity 174) is a set of variations designed to reflect the stylistic evolution of jazz. It begins with the theme - which is a spiritual based on Deep River. This is followed by a variation in ragtime style, a variation in New Orleans style, a variation in pre-swing style, a variation in swing style, a fugal variation in bebop style, and concluding in variations in post 1950’s styles. (Computer generated renderings)
04 Katrina Lament
A deeply expressive work shaped by grief and resilience, with rich, layered textures that move from quiet reflection to emotional intensity. Its shifting rhythms and tonal depth create a powerful landscape for dance, evoking loss, memory, and the enduring spirit of a city.
07 Amazing Grace
A reverent and emotionally resonant interpretation, unfolding with rich, layered textures and a quiet sense of uplift. The music moves with grace and depth, offering a powerful foundation for dance that reflects both introspection and spiritual renewal.
09 Undulations
A fluid, wave-like composition that rises and falls with continuous motion, unfolding in rich, layered textures. Its shifting rhythms and tonal currents create a sense of flow and transformation, offering a dynamic and expressive foundation for movement.
Earl Louis Stewart’s compositions are richly layered and structurally intricate, offering a compelling foundation for both performance and education. From complex fugues to expansive orchestral passages, the music invites deep exploration through movement, making it especially well suited for dance interpretation and training.
Symphony No.17 Movement 1 - Homage to Quincy Jones
Inspired by his mastery of groove and timing, where rhythm becomes both structure and storytelling.
Symphony No.17 Movement 2 - Homage to Quincy Jones
A reflection of Quincy Jones’ ability to bridge cultures and sounds, bringing a worldly, expansive energy into music.
Symphony No.17 Movement 3 - Homage to Quincy Jones
Honoring his command of arrangement, blending complexity and clarity into a seamless musical language.
Symphony No.17 Movement 4 - Homage to Quincy Jones
A tribute to a body of work that continues to shape generations, defined by excellence, vision, and emotional resonance.
This is from movement two of my fifth symphony, Homage to Swing. It is a unique jazz fugue fugue which goes through all of the jazz styles symphonically, including ragtime. It was one of God's greatest musical gifts to me. A vibrant and intricately layered work that weaves multiple musical voices into a richly textured whole. Energetic, sophisticated, and rhythmically alive, it offers a powerful sense of movement and exchange that makes it especially compelling for dance.
A Song for Annell
A lyrical and intimate work shaped by the quiet strength of enduring love. Richly textured and emotionally grounded, it explores the subtle push and pull between connection and independence, tenderness and passion. The music offers a nuanced foundation for a duet, where movement can reflect devotion, resilience, and the evolving rhythm of two lives in harmony.
THREE RAG OFFERING
A spirited suite rooted in the legacy of Scott Joplin, honoring his influence through vibrant syncopation and refined musical wit. Each movement carries its own character while drawing from the elegance and rhythmic vitality of classic ragtime, creating a richly textured and expressive foundation for dance.
