Jazz album: “Presidential Suite (Eight Variations on Freedom)” by Ted Nash, released in 2016 on Motema Music. Explore the largest collection of jazz recordings @ All About Jazz ...

With interesting trumpet variations on the main themes, "Dixie/Bonnie Blue Flag" and "Bettraite Polka" were rousing tunes that could instill patriotic feelings and keep spirits high.

The work is a twelve movement trumpet concerto featuring Daversa backed by a full orchestra of jazz and classical musicians plus a choir, The main musical theme is a simple rising and falling melody ...