Tony Osborne: Basses Four Book 1 for double bass quartet

Table of Contents 1. Time Travel 2. The Millennium Bug Introduction Tony Osborne composed a wealth of inventive and accessible double bass quartets for every age and ability level. Often employing jazz styles and idioms alongside an exciting rhythmic drive and momentum, he created many quartets that are instantly appealing to players and audiences alike. About the Book Basses Four Book 1 brings together two exciting pieces that are aimed at the intermediate quartet. Both offer musical and technical challenges in equal measure, written in an engaging and appealing style and are typical of Tony Osborne’s upbeat and adventurous musical language. 1. Time Travel Time Travel was commissioned by David Heyes for the double bass department at Wells Cathedral School (Somerset, UK) and was premiered in the Concert Hall on 9 November 1997 by Jennifer Knight, David Heyes, Sarah Horton and Philip Anson. Time, movement, drive, momentum, energy - all of these convey a feeling of the rhythmic power in