Obsidian Quartet Recording of "Saxophone Quartet No. 2"

Jon Terrill

April 12, 2013

In March I had the privilege of visiting and working with the saxophonists in Dr. Paul Nolen's fantastic saxophone studio at Illinois State University. Here is a beautiful performance they gave in studio class of my Saxophone Quartet No. 2. Enjoy!

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Obsidian Quartet Recording of "Saxophone Quartet No. 2"

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