Composed by Jean-Michel Defaye in 1954, Two Dances is the piece that put him under the international spotlight. Written for trombone and piano, it quickly became standard for the trombone repertoire and would fit advanced players'skills. The first part, called Danse Sacrée, is a slow lyrical melody that is re-used through the piece until the cadenza and the second, Danse Profane, has a samba rhythm with a really cheerful end. These two pieces both containsome basics of Jazz. As a pianist, compos...