COMPOSITIONS
Lifelong Adventure
A concerto for alto saxophone with wind ensemble. The piece includes jazz-influenced phrasing, yet does not require any improvisation. The video contains the score superimposed next to the premier performance with me ‘n’ the Eastman Wind Orchestra on November 3, 2021.
Ornetti
A swinging composition for big band, written to honor the great musical innovator, composer and saxophonist Ornette Coleman.
The Way Back
A loose, funky tune that gives few anecdotes and thoughts on life and music. For storyteller and big band.
World War II Pizza Man
A pseudo-Irish/Greek/folksy/Klezmer/military march. Y’know, ‘cause I couldn’t possibly write an authentic Irish/Greek/folksy/Klezmer/military march.
‘Round Chi-Town
A big band ode to the wonderful city of Chicago.
Schmeezlemop
A rollicking blues in 9/8 time, for Music Because Music (5 horns & rhythm section) and also for big band.
COMPLETE LIST OF ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
Lifelong Adventure (2021) for wind band with solo alto saxophonist.
Is 8 Enough? (2019) for big band.
Deep in the Weeds (2016) for "Music Because Music” and big band.
Unbridled Funkiness (2016) for “Music Because Music.”
Rerounder (2016) for “Music Because Music.”
Log Falling Dance (2016) for "Music Because Music” and big band.
The Sordid Tale of Glinkleglorp and Alisha (2016) for "Music Because Music” and big band. VIDEO?? 🎥
Too Words (2016) for jazz combo.
Flying 5 (2016) for "Music Because Music” and big band.
Lifelong Journey (2015) for "Music Because Music” and big band.
Schmeezlemop (2015) for "Music Because Music” and big band.
Short Set (2015) composed for Ventus Machina woodwind quintet, recorded on their CD “In the Weeds.”
The Way Back (2015) for "Music Because Music” and big band. VIDEO 🎥
Amblin' (2014) for "Music Because Music” and big band.
And It Happened... (2013) Concerto for trumpet with wind ensemble. Composed for Frank Campos with the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble.
Basics (2013) for jazz combo.
Swing Spritely (2011) for big band.
Danca Latina (2010) for big band.
Solitude Etude (2008) for big band.
Low-Down Blues (2001) for big band.
The Red Bank Stroll (2001) for big band, published by Heritage Music Press.
World War II Pizza Man (2000) for big band, orchestra, and wind ensemble.
Prelude and Wobbly Dance (1997) for saxophone quartet. AUDIO🎵
3-2 One (1996) for big band.
Ornetti (1996) for big band.
Solitude Etude (1996) for big band.
Free (1995) for big band.
Solo for Alto Saxophone and String Quartet (1995)
Done Deal (1994) for saxophone quartet.
Wolverine Fantasy (1993) for wind ensemble.
Four Minatures for Band (1992)
Duo for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1992)
Groove Place (1992) for jazz combo.
Interlude #2.1 (1992) for big band.
Ned's Groove (1992) for big band.
Exhibit B (1991) for early jazz band.
Four, Five and a Little Seven (1991) for wind ensemble. AUDIO🎵
Kind of True (1991) for big band.
Raise Nine (1991) for wind ensemble.
Round Chi-Town (1991) for big band.
Early Will I Seek You (1991) for chamber group.
Three Studies for Brass Quintet (1991)
Creation From a Motive by Monk (1991) for big band.
Round Chi Town (1990) for big band.
Two-Fer You (1989) for big band.
Suite for Colcord (1988) for big band.
Too Many Things (1988) for big band.
Twelve Ton Shuffle (1988) for big band.
S'like (1987) for big band.
Something 'Bout This Place (1987) for big band.
Due Soon (1986) for big band.