Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 1 (Shostakovich)

The Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 1 (commonly known as Jazz Suite No. 1) by Dmitri Shostakovich was composed in 1934. It has three movements:

1. Waltz
2. Polka
3. Foxtrot

The suite is scored for 3 saxophones (soprano, alto and tenor), 2 trumpets, trombone, wood block, snare drum, cymbals, glockenspiel, xylophone, banjo, hawaiian guitar, piano, violin and double bass. The premiere was on March 24, 1934.

Notable Recording: Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam conducted by Riccardo Chailly (DECCA)

Notable Recording: National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine conductor; Theodore Kuchar (Brilliant Classics)

See also

• Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2 (Shostakovich)