James Stephenson

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Trumpet with keyboard

2/2 Tangofor trpt and piano

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Synthesized trumpet and piano

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Remember Forwardfor trpt and piano

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Sonatafor trpt and piano
Matt Sonneborn performs 'Sonata for Trumpet' at ITG, 2007.
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- 1. Maestoso
- 2. Lento
- 3. Vivo
Richard Stoelzel, trpt
Tianshu Wang, piano
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ITG, May 31, 2007

The concert concluded with the piece that Stephenson said “started it all,” his Sonata for Trumpet and Piano. Originally commissioned by Richard Stoelzel in 2000, the piece was performed by Matthew Sonneborn, principal trumpeter of the Naples Philharmonic and pianist Rebecca Wilt.
Full of soaring melodies, dazzling virtuosity, and cinematic grandeur, the Sonata is destined to become an instant classic. Sonneborn played with commanding skill, passionate intensity and a gorgeous, rich sound while Wilt filled the unusually large performance hall with dynamic pianism.
The audience rewarded the performers and the composer with an enthusiastic ovation.

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Burden of Destinyfor trpt and piano

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ITG, May 30, 2009

The world première of James Stephenson’s Burden of Destiny was all that fans of both the composer and the performers could hope for. A somewhat chorale-like piano intro leads to trumpet statements of a long, slow bold melody giving way to an initially tentative, then more confident quick melody in the trumpet. This in turn leads to a noble, broad theme with fanfare-like moments building to a peak. Later we hear quick triplet figuration alternating with a bigger theme growing in breadth and intensity; a busy passage makes the piano work hard to support the trumpet’s broader tune. Towards the end a slow and contemplative passage builds into a broad and noble tune, eventually moving into a positively orchestral (near-) march and a flashy, exciting ending. I liked this work and would love to hear it again please!

Gary Mortenson

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June 13, 2010

David Cooper reviews "Burden of Destiny" (originally written for Chris Martin) on his "All Things Trumpet" blog here. Check it out!
Concertofor trpt - with piano reduction

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Concerto - "The Russian" for trumpet, piano & piano reduction
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- 1. Moderato
- 2. Intermezzo
- 3. Adagio
- 4. Interlude
- 5. Con Fiero
Marc Reese, trpt
Lisa Leonard, piano
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Fantasiefor trpt and piano

Paul Merkelo performs "Fantasie" at ITG, 2007.

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ITG, May 31, 2007

Paul Merkelo returned to perform another work that Stephenson had written for him, Fantasie for Trumpet and Piano. Composed in 2005 as an homage to the late Timofei Dokshizer, Stephenson deftly captured the spirit of Russian Romanticism in a lush, waltz-like movement featuring bravura piano playing from Rebecca Wilt. Merkelo dazzled with passages of trumpet gymnastics, a dramatic cadenza, and a tour de force finale brimming with breathtaking virtuosity.

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Mutationfor trpt and piano

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Serendipityfor trpt and piano

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Reflectionsfor trpt and piano

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Trio Sonatafor violin (or flute), trpt and piano
Eric Tanner, Rebecca Wilt and Richard Stoelzel
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ITG, May 31, 2007

Stephenson's Trio Sonata for Trumpet, Violin, and Piano was performed by Richard Stoelzel on C trumpet along with violinist Eric Tanner and pianist Rebecca Wilt. The opening movement featured a spacious, lyrical trumpet melody and busy, motoric figuration for the violin and piano. The central slow movement highlighted an introspective dialog for cup muted trumpet and violin over a tango-like accompaniment in the piano. The last movement, titled Con fiero ("Devils Mischief") invited comparisons to Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale with its bouncy multi-meter sections, gypsy violin writing, and flashes of trumpet wizardry.

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Croatian Triofor flute, trpt and piano

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Sound and Furyfor trpt and organ

Marc Reese and Douglas Major
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ITG, June 1, 2007

Stephenson also wrote a piece for this duo who gave the world premiere today. Entitled 'Reese’s Piece' (subtitled 'Sound and Fury'), the work began with a lovely trumpet melody accompanied by a rich harmonic palette. The Sound gave way to Fury as the pulse quickened and grew more dissonant. Its opening melodic material was brought back bringing the piece to a restful conclusion.
Reese and Major performed the work as if they’d played it for years. 'Reese’s Piece' is a wonderful new —- and very accessible —- addition to the repertoire. It is, no doubt, enjoyable for performer to play and is certainly a treat for the listener.

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Glimmers of Hopefor trpt and organ

Richard Watson (with Douglas Major, organ)
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ITG, May 30, 2007

The recital ended wtih James Stephenson's Glimmers of Hope, a work commissioned by Richard Watson in 2005, and performed by him on trumpet with Douglas Major on organ.
In the composer's own words, "Glimmers reflects the plight of an optimist in today's world." Commencing with a series of fanfares that gradually fall off only to rise again, each time a bit higher, this work brings the audience through a series of events that eventually transcend the doubt created by the falling offs and the use of non-chord tones that the composer inserts to create a sense of tension to finally end with an affirmation of the human spirit and the "winning out" of the optimist's spirit.
This was a great, uplifting way to end a long but satisfying recital.

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Divertimentofor piccolo trpt and organ

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Bagatellefor piccolo trpt with piano or organ

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Songfor trpt with piano or organ

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Walk Slowlyfor trpt, soprano & piano

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Trumpet with orchestra or band

Concertofor trpt with orchestra, concert band, or piano
Jeff Work performs "Concerto for Trumpet"
at the ITG, 2007, opening concert.

Jeff Work performs "Concerto for Trumpet" at the ITG, 2007, opening concert.
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- I. Adagio; Allegro
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ITG, May 29, 2007

The first soloist of the evening, Jeffrey Work, performed Concerto for Trumpet by James M. Stephenson with flawless accuracy, control, and great endurance. This extended two-movement work included beautiful lyrical lines, lots of multiple tonguing demands, and several recitative-like cadenzas. The concerto is wonderfully accessible in its harmonic language and was a real joy for the audience to listen to as played so brilliantly by Work.
In this composition Stephenson has crafted an excellent piece of music with beautifully developed motivic ideas and a variety of textures that work as long as the soloist, ensemble, and director are all in top form, and on this evening, that was truly the case. The second movement, in particular, seemed to combine elements of a Herbert L. Clarke solo into a wonderfully modern context. The result was a technical tour-de-force that was greeted with great enthusiasm by the audience upon its conclusion. Well done!

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Concertofor trpt, piano and string orchestra
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- 2. Intermezzo
- 3. Adagio
- 4. Interlude
- 5. Con Fiero
Marc Reese, trpt
Lisa Leonard, piano
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Duo Fantastiquefor two solo trpts and concert band
Charles Schlueter and Eric Berlin perform "Duo Fantastique"
at the ITG, 2007, opening concert.

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ITG, May 31, 2007

After intermission, Charles Schlueter and Eric Berlin took the stage to perform Duo Fantastique by James Stephenson. Berlin and Stephenson were both students of Charles Schlueter at the New England Conservatory. This piece was made possible by a generous grant from the Charles Schlueter Foundation. How thrilling it must have been for these former students to have this opportunity to collaborate with their mentor.
In a theme and variation form, the Duo was wonderfully light-hearted, but presented with great musicality, control, and accuracy by the two soloists. Toward the middle of the work Schlueter presented an extended lyrical passage that was stunning in its musicality and attention to line through impeccable phrasing.

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Queen of the Night Ariafor piccolo trumpet and concert band
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August in Yorkfor solo trumpet and concert band
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Cousinsfor trpt, saxophone and orchestra

Rodney Mack, Branford Marsalis, Pak and Stephenson
at the July 15, 2007, premiere of 'Cousins'

Jung-Ho Pak conducts Interlochen's World Youth Symphony
at the July 15, 2007, premiere of 'Cousins'

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World Youth Symphony, guests shine

By JOE RICE

Special to the Record-Eagle

Sunday evening's World Youth Symphony Orchestra concert was a particularly rare one for performers and audience alike.

Celebrated saxophonist Branford Marsalis was the featured soloist "" a first for him at Interlochen. Marsalis made his mark first as a cutting-edge jazz musician, but like his equally well-known brother Wynton, Branford plays music all across the spectrum.

In this concert, he was featured soloist in music by classical composers Giacomo Puccini and Gustav Mahler. Then the focal point of the evening was a world premiere composition by Interlochen alumnus James Stephenson, "Concerto for Saxophone and Trumpet." This work also featured trumpeter Rodney Mack, who is a second cousin to Branford and one of Stephenson's best friends.

Mack is a formidable virtuoso. He's studied with his cousin, soloed with the Boston Pops and a number of other orchestras around the world and is principal trumpet for the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia.

One of the strengths of conductor Jung-Ho Pak is his more adventurous way of programming for the WYSO. The concert opened with Igor Stravinsky's "Greeting Prelude," an angular version of "Happy Birthday" to celebrate the 80th season of the Interlochen Arts Camp (originally called the National Music Camp). Then Marsalis was invited on stage to perform the two classical works Puccini's "Denaro! Nient'altro che denaro!" the lovely aria for mezzo soprano from the opera La Rondine, and Mahler's "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" ("I was misplaced in the world"), the moving melody Mahler took from the five Ruckert lieder. Here, Marsalis played soprano saxophone with great subtlety and sensitivity. The Puccini work in treble meter was sweet and lyrical. His entrance in the Mahler came out of nowhere, blending into the softness of the strings so that his tone emerged out of the violin sound. His vibrato and the purity of his tone showed another side to this remarkable musician "" and in contrast to his hard-driving jazz style.

Then, without further comment from the conductor, Marsalis and Mack entered the stage, each loaded with instruments "" Marsalis with alto and tenor saxes and Mack with a C trumpet, a B-flat cornet and a piccolo trumpet.

Stephenson's composition is built in three sections, quick, slow and quick. In it, I heard rhythms and harmonies that echoed the music of Paul Creston and Frank Martin. Those were, I think, tips of the hat to composers worthy of acknowledgement, but the music in this piece stands on its own. While it may not be considered groundbreaking in form or style, it is quite original. Each section includes conversational moments between sax and trumpet and other moments of delicious solo work that required virtuosic technique from both soloists. The opening section dances along in jaunty fashion with soloists exchanging comments, then coming together in harmony. The middle section is quite lyrical, offering each one ample time for melodious expression. The third section is a lively dance, which calls for a high level of skill.

The solo parts throughout the piece are well thought out, and offer both musical and technical challenges to each. And the orchestra accompaniment provides a subtle but solid backdrop for the solos, but also has its moments in the sun. The work is very listenable, and as these two soloists continue their collaborations, this concerto will be a favorite. There is a very short list of good double concerto works for trumpet and saxophone. Branford and Mack complement each other musically, and I'm certain that when they collaborate again, it will include this work.

It was annoying and disappointing that no mention of the composer's background, his connection to the soloists or his importance to Interlochen was made in the printed program and, at the end of the performance, he was not brought up on the stage to share in the well-deserved standing ovation. Stephenson is one of many alums of the Interlochen Arts Camp and graduates of the Interlochen Arts Academy who have distinguished themselves as world-class artists. He has established himself as an arranger, composer and professional trumpet player, and this world premiere performance certainly deserved recognition for him every bit as much as the two soloists, conductor and orchestra. All he got was a handshake at the foot of the stage, so only a few people in the audience even saw who he was.

The WYSO closed the concert with Leonard Bernstein's Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story." To say the least, it was electric and thrilling. Maestro Pak is an energetic conductor, and the orchestra responds with equal amounts of energy. The alternating moments of quiet intensity and passion and the fiery, sometimes vicious times where the Sharks and Jets are in conflict, were powerful.

The soloists in the orchestra were worth noting. Xylophone, timpani, drumset, the principal strings (violins, viola and cello), each member of the brass and the principal woodwinds all stood out. Bernstein's music is always a handful, especially if you're a high school musician, and these young people were up to the task. It meant the audience stood in loud and enthusiastic appreciation once more at the end.

Joe Rice, of Traverse City, is a former high school band and orchestra director and current member of Encore Wind Symphony

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NEXT-Caliburfor 3 trpts--baroque, classical & jazz--w/orch
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Tribute to Louis Armstrongfor trpt and orch

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Trumpet miscellaneous

Fanfare for an Angelfor four-part trumpet ensemble

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Fanfare for an Angel

"Fanfare for an Angel" is scored for four trumpet parts. This piece is written with a "John Williams" flavor.

Duration: 3 minutes

Instrumentation: Four trumpet parts. There are two easier alternate parts for Trpt. 3 and 4, where less advanced players can also play. B-flat and C parts are included.
February Day-Tudesa collection of 28 etudes for trumpet

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Stephenson created and published an etude each day in February, 2010. You can purchase this book of 28 "Day-Tudes" for $25 plus s&h by clicking the cart.

"Thank you Jim. Best $25 I ever spent"
Doug McDonald, Batavia, OH

Trumpeter John Ellis writes about his "fantastic" involvement with the Day-TUDES on his blog.

Click here to see page 1 of Day-TUDE #1:
"A Minor Reminder"

Click here to see page 1 of Day-TUDE #2:
"2/2 Tango"

The composer encourages you to print these pdf pages if you wish to try them.
April Day-Tudesa collection of 30 etudes for trumpet

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Fanfarefor 3 solo trpts: 2 b-flat piccolo and 1 b-flat

Rene Hernandez, Richard Stoelzel and Paul Merkelo
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ITG, May 31, 2007

The first piece, Fanfare for Three Trumpets, received a brilliant performance from Paul Merkelo, Richard Stoelzel, and Rene Hernandez playing two piccolo trumpets and a B flat trumpet, respectively.
Stephenson explained that the 30-second fanfare was written in 1995 for a classical radio station in Rochester, New York at the request of Paul Merkelo, Stephenson’s friend since high school, who had at the time just become principal trumpet of the Rochester Philharmonic.

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Three Impromptusfor unaccomp trpt or trpt and piano

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Callfor unaccomp trpt

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Bold, Blue and Brightfor solo trpt, 6 ensemble trpts and timpani
Stephenson conducts "Bold, Blue and Bright" at ITG, 2007. Performers are (l. to r.): Eric Berlin, Rene Hernandez, Richard Watson, Eduardo Leandro, Marc Reese, Jeffrey Work, Matthew Sonneborn and Charles Schlueter.
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ITG, May 31, 2007

The next work, Bold, Blue and Bright, was a trumpet ensemble commissioned by Mark Reese from the Empire Brass. Scored for seven trumpets and timpani, it was designed to be a companion piece to the famous Baroque work by Altenburg for that same instrumentation. Only the second movement, Blue, was performed on this program. As its name implies, the work was an introspective, sultry work with changing textures created by the use of various mutes for ensemble parts and contrasting solo lines played without mutes. The timpani added subtle color.

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Vignettesfor trpt and percussion
Eric Berlin, trumpet, and Eduardo Leandro, percussion,
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Eduardo Leandro, percussion
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ITG, May 31, 2007

Conference host Eric Berlin joined the program to perform [four movements from] Stephenson’s Vignettes for Trumpet and Percussion with Eduardo Leandro on percussion. Each of the . . . movements paired the trumpet with a single percussion instrument. The finale, “Dinner with Andre,” was a particular highlight featuring Berlin’s piccolo pyrotechnics and Leandro’s astonishing tambourine playing.
This charming, witty piece was a big hit with the audience, eliciting infectious applause after many of the individual movements.

Elisa Koehler

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Thinkingfor trpt, clarinet, bassoon, violin, cello & pno

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Brass Quintet

bRUMBA!!for brass quintet

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Fanfare and Marchfor double brass quintet

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Gustavo Dudamel conducts a performance of Stephenson's "Fanfare and March" in Venezuela in 2004.

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Festive Toccatafor brass ens (or qntt) & organ, or solo organ

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Now You Knowfor brass quintet

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Initial Questfor brass quintet

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Overture for Brassfor brass quintet

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Jazz Interludefor brass quintet with soprano

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Horn

Three Impromptusfor horn and piano

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Horn Quintetfor horn and string quartet

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Trombone

Scenes from New Englandfor trombone, percussion and piano

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Concerto "Road Not Taken"for bass trombone and trombone ensemble

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Sonatafor trombone and piano
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- 1. Lento-Tarantella
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Mark Hetzler, trombone
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Rhapsody Sonata "The Arch"for trombone and piano

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Concerto "Braziliano"for trombone and orchestra

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Nitzan Haroz, trombone
Alex Klein, conductor

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Euphonium

Fantasiefor euphonium and piano

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Callfor unaccompanied euphonium

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Concerto "Braziliano"for euphonium and orchestra

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Sonatafor euphonium and piano
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Tuba

Landscapesfor tuba, mallet percussion, & percussion
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- 1. Dawn
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James Jenkins, tuba
Kenneth Every and Charlotte Mabrey, percussion
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From: Greg Sturgeon (gofwallace@yahoo.com)

Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 7:36 AM

Subject: Muse Art

To: composerjim@gmail.com

Jim,

I just came across Muse Art, JSO. I find it to be one of the most intriguing pieces of music I have ever listened to. My musical interests are primarily King Crimson, Return to Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report and the artists involved with those projects. I also have over 800 different cds and lps of varying tastes.

I hold this to be one of my best. I always love finding music like this. It is rare. I enjoyed it so much that it stayed in my car stereo for well over a week. I usually get bored after one or two listens. Three you made the grade. Seldom do I listen to a cd as many times in a row as yours.

Bravo!

Greg
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