All in Twilight – Toru Takemitsu (1930 – 1996)

All in Twilight was written for guitarist Julian Bream in 1988, and was partially inspired by the
Paul Klee painting of the same name. Not knowing how much material Takemitsu derived from
the painting, I have my own interpretation of the piece, which is as follows: The four
movements may be interpreted as a meditation on the theme of death. The opening movement
presents the idea, represented by silence and space. The second movement is lament-like, with
its dark character and slow pace. The fast and agitated third movement is the rejection of the
idea: fear or frustration. The piece comes to a close with the peaceful and more tonal fourth
movement: making peace and coming to terms with the idea.

Inner Urge – Joe Henderson (1937 – 2001)

Inner Urge is the title track from Henderson’s 1964 album as a leader, with McCoy Tyner, Bob
Cranshaw, and Elvin Jones. The melody is quite active and virtuosic at times, while the
harmony contains a balance between fast and slow harmonic rhythm. The ending of this
arrangement was inspired by a solo break by Jay Miglia during a rehearsal.

Wild Flower – Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter (b. 1933) is best known for his work with Miles Davis’s group of the 1960’s.
The “Second Quintet” as they are called, often featured the compositional brilliance of Shorter.
Many of his compositions employ simple melodic phrases or motives, accompanied by
seemingly complex harmonic motion that can be reduced to much simpler progressions upon
analysis. Wild Flower comes from Shorter’s 1964 album Speak No Evil, which included Second
Quintet members Ron Carter and Herbie Hancock on bass and Piano.

Not Soon Forgotten (For Emily) / Summer Band Camp – Mick Goodrick
Although usually considered more of an educator than a performer, Mick Goodrick (b. 1945) is
well known for his work with Gary Burton and Steve Swallow. As an author, he has released a
three volume series of books on voice-leading, and The Advancing Guitarist is one of the most
valuable “do-it-yourself” books publicly available. Not Soon Forgotten, dedicated to guitarist
Emily Remler, is a good example of Goodrick’s four and five part writing for solo guitar. The
piece also employs voicings that have been affectionately dubbed “The Despair Chord” and
“Fred and Jane”. The title “Summer Band Camp” was inspired by a Stan Kenton music camp he
attended during his youth. The chord roots are based on a twelve-tone row, while the bassline is
a result of the chords inversions. The compositional style of Mick Goodrick may be
characterized by the extensive use of triad over bass notes, quartal/quintal harmony, and
meticulous voice-leading.

Let’s Cool One – Thelonious Monk

Born in North Carolina, the pianist Thelonious Monk (1917 – 1982) became an iconic figure
during the bebop era due to his unorthodox piano technique and unique compositional style. The
way in which the guitar states the melody is borrowed from Peter Bernstein and the shout chorus
of this arrangement was written as a vehicle to feature the musicality of drummer Dan DiPiero.

Intocável – Hermeto Pascoal

Born in Olho d´Água in 1936, Hermeto Pascoal was raised in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. As a
child, Hermeto was fascinated by all objects that could create sound. Much of his time was spent
experimenting with natural and man-made objects to see what sounds he could produce. As a
true albino, he was unable to work in the fields with the rest of his family, and spent his time in
the shade playing the bandoneon. He spent time in both Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo playing in
clubs on various instruments with various groups, before being invited to the United States by
Airto Moreira and Flora Purim. In the US, he had many opportunities to perform and record, and
entered the public spotlight with Miles Davis’ Live – Evil which featured Hermeto as a
performer as well as a composer. He then continued to record both in Brazil and the US while
touring extensively throughout the world. Intocável is from the album Só Não Toca Quem Não
Quer (Only If You Don’t Want It), performed by Hermeto’s “Grupo” known for their rigorous
rehearsal schedule of six to eight hours a day, Monday through Friday. Other notable
compositional feats of his include his Calendario do Som (Calender of Sound. Hermeto wrote
one tune everyday for one year so that every person in the world would have a piece for their
birthday), and his 2005 release Duo Chimarrão com Rapadura, featuring vocalist Aline Morena,
in which all of the instruments and parts were recorded and overdubbed by Hermeto and Aline
Morena.

I’m Old Fashioned – Jerome Kern (1885 – 1945) / Johnny Mercer (1909 – 1976)
Jerome Kern’s I’m Old Fashioned, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer was first heard in the 1942 film
You Were Never Lovelier. This adaptation is inspired by the complementary relationship
between lyrics and melody, which is used as a point of departure and reference for an improvised
performance.

I’m old fashioned, I love the moonlight, I love the old fashioned things.
The sound of rain, upon the windowpane, the starry song that April sings.
This year’s fancies are passing fancies,
But sighing sighs, holding hands, these my heart understands.
I’m old fashioned, but I don’t mind it.
That’s how I want to be, as long as you agree,
To stay old fashioned with me.
 Aditya Jayanthi, Guitar
Assisted by Jay Miglia, Nate Smith, Dan DiPiero, Tom Davis, Austin Nill, and Tony Hagood

All in Twilight …………………………………………………………………….Toru Takemitsu

I. ek = 80

II. q k = 68 (Dark)

III. 5 x = 46

IV. q k = 100 (Slightly Fast)

Inner Urge …………………………………………………………………..…….. Joe Henderson
Arr. Jayanthi

Wild Flower …………...………………………………………………………….. Wayne Shorter

Not Soon Forgotten (For Emily) / Summer Band Camp …………………………. Mick Goodrick

Let’s Cool One ……………………………………………………………….... Thelonious Monk

Arr. Jayanthi / Bernstein

Intocável ………………………………………………………………………... Hermeto Pascoal

Arr. Jayanthi

I’m Old Fashioned ……………………………………………….... Jerome Kern / Johnny Mercer

Arr. Jayanthi