This concerto is based on thematic materials in both the solo and ensemble part that are transformed through polyrhythmic textures, changing meters, shifting rhythmic subdivisions and imitative counterpoint.

Old Man Jazz was composed (both music and lyrics) by Gene Quaw, and published in 1920 by Jos. W. Stern & Co. The original sheet music has the subtitle “An Eccentric Fox Trot Song.” The All Star Trio (George Hamilton Green, xylophone, F. Wheeler Wadsworth, tenor saxophone, and Victor Arden, piano) recorded a very clever version of the piece for Victor Records (#18699) in 1920.

This transcription arrangement is based on the All Star Trio recording, with reference to the original sheet music.

A collection of compositions designed to provide material for the young percussionist to display his/her abilities on many of the percussion instruments required in concert band or orchestra situations.

In the words of the composer, "Latin Journey" was written for and dedicated to Wes Griffin for his senior recital at Texas Wesleyan University in Ft. Worth. When I offered to write a piece for Wes for his senior recital, he asked me if I would write a multiple percussion solo for him."