Written around the time of Saxtet’ s tour of the Channel Islands in 1997 – hence the title – this fascinating rock ballad, with its striking theme and unique amalgam of classical and jazz crossover harmonies, would be a useful addition to the repertoire of both straight and jazz performers. Syncopated rhythms, changing meters and some convoluted key shifts make the piece fairly demanding, though the end product is immensely satisfying and accessible both to the performer and the listener. The written piano part closely follows the melody, though it isn’ t necessary to double the tune and there is plenty of scope for an experienced jazz pianist to vary the written material.
The PDF E-Edition bundle includes an Eb saxophone part and piano accompaniment.
“The Girl from Sark” is included in the following exam syllabi:
TCL Jazz Saxophone – Grade 6 (Eb only) – valid from November 2022
Please check the latest exam syllabi for updates and amendments.
“The Girl from Sark” is also available in printed edition from June Emerson Wind Music.
1 review for The Girl from Sark
tom.saxtet –
The Girl from Sark by Chris Gumbley is a fairly short piece with a haunting melody accompanied by interesting and evocative chords. There are some quite complex rhythms.
Clarinet & Saxophone Society Magazine, Winter 1999
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