Cinq Pièces Faciles Op. 138 (Five Easy Pieces) for clarinet or alto saxophone and piano by Jean Absil. Lemoine, 1969, SS, 10 + 5 pages (includes both clarinet and alto saxophone parts). Jean Absil (1893-1974) was a Belgian composer, organist, and professor at the Brussels Conservatory. This is excellent material for a recital performance by an intermediate student. The pieces are: 1. Badinerie (Allegretto, 2. Chant de marins (Andantino), 3. Parade (Allegro Moderato), 4. Spleen (Andante), and 5. Joyeux départ (Vivo). (C1210)