“Sunlight Spread” focuses on repeated rhythmic phrases that leap in and out of conventional time signatures, creating layered, overlapping patterns. The piece draws from elements of son huasteco folk music from Mexico.
Tenor Saxophone (solo)
Acoustic Guitar I
Acoustic Guitar II
Oud
Electric Bass
Piano
Voice I (Jazz Alto)
Violin I / Voice II (Jazz Alto)
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Percussion (2 players)
2 Gung-gong w/ 2 sticks each (possible substitute: Low Tom 16-18” w/ thick drumsticks)