Tony Osborne . Two lively trios in a rhythmic and popular style. Composed in 1981 for the composer's students, they make effective use of pizzicato in Blues-Style and syncopation in Ragtime, and are effective in performance. Ideal for both educational and concert repertoire, the music is fresh, appealing and accessible to players of all ages. Tony Osborne is a past master at writing music for young bassists and has the ability to produce one great work after another.. Performance Level: 4;5.. Grade: 4 - 5