SASCE SEPTET PERFORMANCE. | Empangeni High School

Camille Saint-Saëns's Septet in E-flat major features an unusual instrumentation, including a double bass and a trumpet. The piece was written as a Christmas present for the composer’s friend, Émile Lemoine, a wealthy mathematician and musician who had long pestered Saint-Saëns to write something for trumpet. The septet’s lively neo-Baroque style was a hit, praised for its blend of charm, clarity, and wit. This 2024 Music@Menlo performance features violinists Benjamin Beilman and Lun Li, violist

🎹 Jimmy Smith Septet – “Organ Grinder Swing” (Live at North Sea Jazz Festival, 1995 | The Hague, Netherlands) A masterclass in soul jazz and groove from one of the greatest organists in music history — Jimmy Smith. Live from the Congress Centre, The Hague, this unforgettable 1995 performance captures Smith in top form, blending jazz, blues, and funk with effortless command of the Hammond B3. With an all-star lineup featuring: Jimmy Smith – organ Mark Whitfield – guitar Nicolas Payton – trumpet