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A Jazz Symphony

A Jazz Symphony is a jazz-influenced classical work by avant-garde composer George Antheil.

Instrumentation
The 1925 version calls for a large orchestra consisting of the following instruments: ;Woodwinds :2 oboes :2 clarinets in B :soprano saxophone in B :alto saxophone in E :tenor saxophone in B ;Brass :3 trumpets in C :3 trombones :tuba ;Percussion :xylophone :glockenspiel :steamboat whistle :drum set ;Keyboards :3 pianos (piano I solo) ;Strings :2 banjos (2nd optionally doubling guitar) :string section In contrast the 1955 version calls for a much smaller ensemble: ;Woodwinds :1 flute :3 clarinets ;Brass :3 trumpets :3 trombones ;Percussion :timpani :drum set :xylophone :glockenspiel ;Keyboards :piano ;Strings :2 violins I :1 violin II :viola :cello :double bass == References ==
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