Summit

The Summit format is used in jazz to bring together performers on a particular musical instrument.Though these recording often feature other musicians (notably a rhythm section), the main instrument is focused upon in a celebratory way. The has since become a somewhat common format, and to a lesser extent the bass clarinet quartet.Additionally, all-percussion ensembles and a cappella groups are common and focus upon a single instrument in a similar way. German MPS Records produced several albums of this type, including New Violin Summit, Alto Summit, Vibes Summit, The Gypsy Jazz Violin Summit, The String Summit, Trombone Summit andYou Better Fly Away by Clarinet Summit.