Beyond the End of the Century - Joseph Alessi, Summit Records

Joseph Alessi, trombone, with Jonathan Feldman, piano Includes: Improvisation No. 1 for Trombone Solo (Crespo) Sonata for Trombone and Piano (Filas) Ballad in Blue for Trombone and Piano (Bonde) Arctic Emanations for Trombone and Piano (Bolter) Concertino for Trombone and Woodwinds (Premru) Movement for Trombone and Piano (Hidas) Special (Gabaye, arr. Paul Hunt)) ARTIST BIOGRAPHY by Robert Cummings Joseph Alessi has become one of a relative few trombonists with a wide following, both as a member of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and as a soloist.  In the latter role he has appeared as the headline player on many recordings, presenting rarely encountered repertory for the trombone as well as more mainstream fare derived from a growing body of popular transcriptions.  Alessi has achieved renown not only in the Americas, but across the globe.  His admirers have asserted he is arguably the finest living trombonist, rivaled perhaps only by Swedish-born Christian Lindberg.  Because of