Suzanne
Suzanne is an original jazz piece by Bill Fulton and saxophonist Ronnie Crumbly. The composition was recorded for the 2005 album Like Father, Like Son. It features Crumbly on soprano saxophone and Fulton on keyboards. A full rhythm section completes the ensemble.
About the Suzanne
Suzanne was written as a contemporary jazz feature for soprano saxophone. The melody is the main focus of the piece. Meanwhile, the rhythm section adds harmonic color and movement. Bill Fulton arranged the composition and also performed the keyboard parts for the recording.
The ensemble includes soprano saxophone, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, and percussion. This instrumentation creates the intimacy of a small jazz group. However, it also provides a wide range of musical textures. The arrangement supports the featured saxophone while giving the other musicians room to contribute.
Suzanne reflects Fulton’s approach to writing for individual musicians. Each instrument has its own role in the music. As a result, the arrangement combines a strong melody with colorful harmony and an active rhythm section.
Musicians and Production Credits
- Composition: Bill Fulton and Ronnie Crumbly
- Arrangement and keyboards: Bill Fulton
- Soprano saxophone: Ronnie Crumbly
- Bass: Adam Cohen
- Drums: Jason Harnell
- Percussion: Trey Balfour
- Guitar: Rick Ilejay
Like Father, Like Son
Suzanne was recorded for Ronnie Crumbly’s Like Father, Like Son project in 2005. The project also involved bassist Joshua Crumbly. Fulton contributed to the project as a composer, arranger, and keyboardist.
You can hear Suzanne as an example of Fulton’s jazz writing and arranging. You can also explore his arranging, composing, and orchestration credits for more examples of his work.
Custom Music Arranging and Composition
Bill Fulton creates custom music for many types of ensembles. His work includes jazz combos, big bands, orchestras, and chamber ensembles. He also writes and arranges music for singers and instrumental soloists.
Fulton has worked as a composer, arranger, orchestrator, pianist, and keyboardist. His experience includes jazz, live performance, television, film, and recording projects. This broad background allows him to create arrangements for many different musical settings.
Learn more about professional music arranging and orchestration by Bill Fulton. You can also contact Bill Fulton Music to discuss an arrangement, orchestration, or original composition.
Year: 2005Job Category: composer, arranger, keyboards
Title: Suzanne
Ensemble: rhythm section and soprano saxophone
Client: Ronnie Crumbly, Joshua Crumbly
Description: Like Father, Like Son CD
Get arrangement: link to arrangement (pending)
