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In that time it was born. It flourished and it continues to explore the edge of creativity. The RCSQ revisits the origins of Jazz when they play Ragtime, then they dance through time to the beat of Stride, Blues, and Swing.<\/p>\n      <p>The saxophone has endeared itself to generations of music lovers. It has stood outside the gate with common folk, clowned around a bit, ultimately taking centre stage in the hearts of a century. Let <em>Ticklin&#8217; Time<\/em> take you on a jazz journey.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- LINER NOTES -->\n    <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Programme Notes<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"liner-notes\">\n      <p>Although this CD highlights the Ragtime of Joplin and the Jazz of Gershwin, it opens and closes with pieces written specifically for saxophones, on the trailing edge of the Ragtime era. <strong>Smiles and Chuckles<\/strong> is a lively &#8220;rag one-step&#8221;, composed for The Six Brown Brothers, a family of saxophonists originally from Ottawa, Canada, who dressed in clown costumes and makeup. They became a huge success over a span of about twenty years in the United States in the early part of the 20th century. It is appropriate that a new Canadian group like the RCSQ should open the new century by reviving tunes originally performed by their countrymen pioneers. In the last several years, the RCSQ has certainly travelled along a similar path to the Brown Brothers, performing for audiences as far from home as Sedalia, Missouri at the Centennial Celebration of the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Scott Joplin, heralded as the King of Ragtime, composed <strong>Ragtime Dance<\/strong> as a kind of ragtime ballet based on five contemporary social dance themes. Although the early dance-steps are long forgotten, our audiences love to mark the strong beats and tacets with footwork of their own. Tim does a terrific job leaping the intervals on the Soprano up to altissimo high G.<\/p>\n\n      <p>In contrast to Ragtime Dance, <strong>Weeping Willow<\/strong> is like a particularly graceful folk song and features Joplin&#8217;s strongly rhythmic trio, which continues the flowing <em>cantilena<\/em> through this ensemble version.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Solace<\/strong>, subtitled by Joplin as &#8220;a Mexican Serenade&#8221;, is his only work in tango rhythm. Originally from Cuba, this rhythm entered American piano literature as early as 1860 by way of the African cult houses where it is said to have been known by its African tribal name, <em>tangana<\/em>. Bradley leads the melody superbly in this sultry arrangement.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Ragtime Nightingale<\/strong> by Joseph Lamb, one of the top three Ragtime composers, opens with Ernie on the Baritone in a more lyrical context before returning to a more regular rhythmic pulse. Bradley accents it with nightingale-like trills on the Soprano.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Dill Pickles<\/strong> is a superb new arrangement commissioned by the RCSQ from arranger Jerry Elliott. We met Jerry in Colorado earlier this year at the Evergreen Ragtime Bash, and fell in love with his clear manuscript work and his enthusiasm for arranging Ragtime compositions. He transcribes for various instrumentations including Saxophone Quartet. Dill Pickles is intricate and playful, and we look forward to playing more arrangements from Jerry.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>St. Louis Blues<\/strong> from &#8220;the Father of the Blues&#8221;, W. C. Handy, is both mournful and invigorating. As Handy described it, it is: &#8220;<em>the sound of a sinner on revival day<\/em>&#8220;. Everyone gets a solo here \u2014 a chance to sing &#8220;the Blues&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Love Is Here To Stay<\/strong> opens our Gershwin set swinging. Following Ernie&#8217;s Baritone solo, the arrangement diverts into a Beguine rhythm treatment of the melody before returning to swing and a graceful finish.<\/p>\n\n      <p>In Gershwin&#8217;s <strong>Summertime<\/strong>, Tim really &#8220;steams&#8221; on this hot, hazy, lazy piece from <em>Porgy and Bess<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Gershwin&#8217;s <strong>Three Preludes<\/strong> for piano pose quite a challenge for Saxophone Quartet, both rhythmically and technically (not to mention the tempos). Bradley uses his &#8220;magic&#8221; to lead us confidently through Preludes I and III, and shares the haunting motif with Tim in Prelude II. They are both interrupted momentarily by Ernie bodaciously bursting in on the Baritone with Peter and Tim &#8220;strumming&#8221; the accompaniment.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Saxophonist Larry Sereda&#8217;s <strong>Gershwin Medley<\/strong> combines the familiar tunes of <em>Fascinatin&#8217; Rhythm<\/em>, <em>They Can&#8217;t Take That Away From Me<\/em>, <em>Summertime<\/em> (this time crooned by Bradley on Alto), and <em>I Got Rhythm<\/em>, by sharing the melodies and rhythms among all four saxophones.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Al Cobine&#8217;s rendition of <strong>Smoke Gets In Your Eyes<\/strong> is an absolutely gorgeous ballad, fully exploring the rich harmonious textures and the dynamic and melodic ranges of the saxophone quartet. The lyrical melody is tenderly crafted by Tim on Soprano, and then delicately echoed by the rest of us in turn before disappearing in a puff of smoke.<\/p>\n\n      <p><strong>Ain&#8217;t Misbehavin&#8217;<\/strong> is a fun, easily swinging piece aptly arranged by saxophonist Lennie Niehaus. He is a veteran arranger of everything from saxophone ensembles to movie scores. Tim gets a chance to wail an improvised solo on our only arrangement for two Altos.<\/p>\n\n      <p>And now we come full-circle back to the Ragtime-style. The last three tracks (<strong>Saxema, Valse Llewellyn,<\/strong> and <strong>Saxophobia<\/strong>) comprise Ted Hegvik&#8217;s <em>Wiedoeft Suite<\/em>, ingeniously arranged for Saxophone Quartet. Rudy Wiedoeft was a gifted saxophonist virtuoso who rose to fame in the early part of the 20th century. His compositions were unmistakably influenced by both Ragtime and the music of his own European heritage. They provided the perfect vehicle for his fast fingering technique and articulations on the saxophone. All three tunes are equally as challenging to play on four saxophones. Hegvik&#8217;s spirited arrangements weave Wiedoeft&#8217;s melodies through all four voices in various patterns, and the lilting <em>Valse Llewellyn<\/em> spotlights the naturally-gifted character of Peter&#8217;s own Tenor Saxophone virtuosity.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- STUDIO NOTE -->\n    <div class=\"studio-note\">\n      <h4>\ud83d\udccd About the Recording Studio<\/h4>\n      <p>Escarpment Sound Studio is a converted stone barn built in the mid-1800s just north of Acton, Ontario, owned and operated by Brian Hewson. We are in the company of many famous Canadian artists who record there because it provides a warm, comfortable, and relaxed recording experience.<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:.5rem;\"><strong>Microphones used (all condenser mics):<\/strong> AKG535 (Alto and Soprano) \u00b7 AKG414 (Tenor) \u00b7 Neumann U87 (Baritone)<\/p>\n      <p style=\"margin-top:.5rem;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-muted);\">On the cover: The RCSQ pauses for a photo at the historic covered bridge in West Montrose, Ontario, after an afternoon drive in Bradley&#8217;s 1938 Buick <em>Special<\/em>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ABOUT THE RCSQ -->\n    <div style=\"background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow);margin:1.5rem 0;font-size:.95rem;\">\n      <p><strong>The Royal City Saxophone Quartet<\/strong> was formed in September 1991 in Guelph, Ontario and made its public debut at College Royal at the University of Guelph in the Spring of 1992. Although each member is classically trained, within the last several years the Quartet has discovered a niche in performing Ragtime and early Jazz. The RCSQ performs for audiences at Ragtime-, Jazz-, and Summer-Music Festivals throughout North America and beyond.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <hr>\n\n    <!-- RADIO -->\n    <div class=\"radio-section\">\n      <h3>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Ticklin&#8217; Time Featured On:<\/h3>\n      <ul class=\"radio-list\">\n        <li><em>Disc Drive<\/em> with Jurgen Gothe on <a href=\"http:\/\/radio.cbc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBC Radio 2 FM<\/a> (94.1 FM)<\/li>\n        <li><em>Pot Pourri<\/em> with Terry Campbell on <a href=\"mailto:info@cfmx.com\">Classical 96 FM<\/a> (CFMX 96.3 &amp; 103.1 FM) \u2014 North America&#8217;s #1 Classical Music Station<\/li>\n        <li><em>Music for the Mind<\/em> with Jennifer Gordon on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uoguelph.ca\/~cfru-fm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CFRU FM<\/a> (93.3 FM) \u2014 Campus Radio, University of Guelph<\/li>\n        <li><em>The Jazz Show<\/em> with Ted O&#8217;Reilly on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cjrtfm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CJRT FM<\/a> (91.1 FM) \u2014 Classical and Jazz Fine Arts Radio, Toronto<\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npr.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Public Radio (NPR Online)<\/a> \u2014 United States<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <hr>\n\n    <!-- REVIEWS -->\n    <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Reviews \u2014 Ragtime for Rent<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"font-size:.88rem;color:var(--text-muted);margin-bottom:1rem;\">Reviews from the RCSQ&#8217;s acclaimed debut CD:<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"review-card\">\n      <p>&#8220;This is certainly one of the best saxophone quartets in Canada. Excellent spirit, dynamics, and great feeling. First Class. I loved it!&#8221;<\/p>\n      <span class=\"reviewer\">\u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.encode.com\/brodie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Brodie<\/a>, Order of Canada<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"review-card\">\n      <p>&#8220;The playing is marvelous, and the arrangements are imaginative and fun!&#8221;<\/p>\n      <span class=\"reviewer\">\u2014 Dr. Bruce Vermazen, Professor, University of California at Berkeley \u00b7 Author of <em>The Six Brown Brothers<\/em><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"review-card\">\n      <p>&#8220;Rich with talent\u2026 noble and unorthodox\u2026 elegant variation, superb intonation and inflection. This is right down your alley!&#8221;<\/p>\n      <span class=\"reviewer\">\u2014 <em>The Mississippi Rag<\/em><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"review-card\">\n      <p>&#8220;A happy treat! Now the jubilant sound of the &#8216;raggy reeds&#8217; can march right into your living room. You gotta love this sound \u2014 it&#8217;s fun!&#8221;<\/p>\n      <span class=\"reviewer\">\u2014 Jack Rummel, The Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"review-card\">\n      <p>&#8220;Yes! Bravo! Excellente! Smashing! Maestroes! Let&#8217;s start it over and play it again! It&#8217;s great!&#8221;<\/p>\n      <span class=\"reviewer\">\u2014 Bob Milne, Ragtimist<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"review-card\">\n      <p>&#8220;Excellent CD \u2014 non stop fun from start to finish. Very smooth. A very popular CD around the radio station.&#8221;<\/p>\n      <span class=\"reviewer\">\u2014 Jennifer Gordon, Host, <em>Music for the Mind<\/em>, CFRU-FM<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"review-card\">\n      <p>&#8220;What a wonderful sound! I love the RCSQ because of their fresh ideas and their smooth music!&#8221;<\/p>\n      <span class=\"reviewer\">\u2014 Hartmut Domr\u00f6se, Germany, saxophone student and one of the best fans of the RCSQ<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:2rem;\"><a href=\"mailto:erniekalwa@gmail.com?subject=Review\">\u2709\ufe0f Submit your own review of Ticklin&#8217; Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <hr>\n\n    <!-- CROSS-SELL -->\n    <div class=\"crosssell\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalcitysax.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ragrent1s.jpg\" alt=\"Ragtime for Rent CD\" \/>\n      <div class=\"cs-text\">\n        <h4>Also Available: <em>Ragtime for Rent<\/em><\/h4>\n        <p>The RCSQ&#8217;s acclaimed debut CD \u2014 17 ragtime classics!<\/p>\n        <a class=\"cs-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/royalcitysax.com\/?page_id=309\">More Info &amp; Order \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <hr>\n\n    <!-- QUICK LINKS -->\n    <div class=\"quicklinks\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/royalcitysax.com\/?page_id=339\">Ticklin&#8217; Time \u2014 Tune List<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/royalcitysax.com\/?page_id=78\">CD List<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/royalcitysax.com\/?page_id=309\">Ragtime for Rent<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/royalcitysax.com\/?page_id=100\">Upcoming Performances<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/royalcitysax.com\/?page_id=106\">Members<\/a>\n      <a href=\"mailto:erniekalwa@gmail.com\">Email the RCSQ<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/royalcitysax.com\/\">Back to Homepage<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- CONTACT -->\n    <div class=\"contact-box\">\n      <div class=\"contact-card\">\n        <h4>Mailing Address<\/h4>\n        <p><strong>The Royal City Saxophone Quartet<\/strong><br>\n        P.O. 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