Shortened Suite for Brass Trio by Karl Lyden demands exacting rhythmic execution and awareness of each player's independent parts. There are 3 main sections: a furious rhythmical beginning propelled by off-set entrances from trombone and horn; a second section in the same tempo but in multi-meter that is more grounded in a bass groove held down by trombone; finally, the uninterrupted suite ends with a "Stately" section that is reminiscent of the opening but slower and calmer. - the publisher