FOUR DUET COMPOSITIONS (1978): Comp. 85-88
A set of four compositions for one woodwind instrument and string bass. Each piece is designed to establish a particular conceptual area for improvisation - both thematically and structurally. This material can also be linked together for performance in any combination desired. The score is written in concert pitch and can be executed by any wind instrument in any key.

Comp. 85

Medium tempo extended composition for solo postulation.

• Quartet (Birmingham) 1985
• Kol Nidre [w/ Andrew Voigt]
• Nine Compositions (DVD) 2003

Comp. 86

Extended relationship structure for collective and solo postulation. Medium/medium slow pulse.

• Quartet (London) 1985
• Duets 1987 [w/ Robair]
• The Aggregate [w/ ROVA]
• Zurich Concerts [London Jazz Compose's Orchestra]
• Willisau (Quartet) 1991
• 12 Compositions: Live at Yoshi's (July 1993)
• Duo (Leipzig) 1993 [w/ Ted Reichman]

Comp. 87

Medium fast/fast pulse extended structure for scored improvisation.

• Quartet (Birmingham) 1985
• The Aggregate [w/ ROVA]
• Kol Nidre [w/ Andrew Voigt]
• 11 Compositions (Duo) 1995
• Nine Duets (1993) [w/ Mario Pavone]

Comp. 88

Medium slow extended structure for solo and collective improvisation.

• Quartet (Coventry) 1985
• Five Compositions (Quartet) 1986
• If My Memory Serves Me Right