Jazz

In addition to the jazz compositions and arrangements found on my Original Jazz Recordings page, and my Jazz Hymns page, I also have composed/arranged for large jazz ensembles as found below.
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Eye of the Hurricane – an arrangement of the Herbie Hancock tune for the UArts Transfusion Ensemble conducted by Ron Kerber- soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2 trumpets, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, drums).
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In A Silent Way- an arrangement of the Joe Zawinul tune for the UArts Transfusion Ensemble conducted by Chris Farr- voice, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet/flute, 2 trumpets, trombone, electric piano, guitar, bass, drums.
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I Dream A World- an original setting of two Langston Hughes poems, in memory of Martin Luther King. Scored for the UArts Transfusion Ensemble conducted by Chris Farr- male and female vocalists, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone/bass clarinet, 2 trumpets, trombone, piano, guitar, vibes, bass, drums.
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Coasting Home- original tune and big band arrangement, for the UArts Z Band, conducted by Matt Gallager- five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, guitar, bass, drums/percussion.
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Elevator Etiquette- a new arrangement of this tune, from the album Deeper Journey, for The UArts Transfusion Ensemble (3 saxophones, 2 trumpets, trombone, electric piano, guitar, bass, drums). The chart includes a harmonization and arrangement of Vic Juris’ guitar solo from the original recording, in memory of Vic.
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Mighty Mouse- a new original tune/arrangement fro the UArts Transfusion Ensemble (Chris Farr, conductor). 3 saxophones, 2 trumpets, trombone, electric piano, guitar, bass, drums.
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Talks Least, Says Most- a new big band chart of original tune/arrangement for the UArts Z Band. Performance in April 2023.
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Watch the UArts Z Band play live at Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia.