Pete McGuiness

A moderate tempo funk/rock groove with plenty of unison and ensemble parts. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. A unison 'call & response' section follows the solos, then it's bac...

This 2015 Grammy-nominated arrangement, was recorded by the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra on 'Strength In Numbers' (Summit Records). The original Stephen Foster waltz is refitted here as a medium-bri...

If you really want to grab your audience's attention, program this medium slow swing original. Proficient groups will find the feel of this chart resembles the John Coltrane classic, Equinox. Well orc...

Pete has composed another gem! 'Soulful Swagger' is written in a medium funky-groove style with plenty of energy and driving ensemble sections to keep it cookin'! A contemporary big band chart with lo...

The arranging and composition professor at William Patterson University has written this medium groove gem. It swings hard and has plenty of ensemble and unison passages with a blues feel though not a...

A moderate tempo funk/rock groove with plenty of unison and ensemble parts. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. A unison 'call & response' section follows the solos, then it's bac...

Ranges: A5 trumpet, Bb4 trombone Solos: AD LIB: TENOR, FLUGELHORN Rhythm Section: PARTIALLY Instrumentation: STANDARD, PLUS TRUMPETS ON FLUGELHORNS.

This medium-up tempo swinger , as recorded on the Newyorkestra big band CD 'Urban Soundscape' (Seabreeze Jazz SB-2134) is based on an extended modal blues structure, and features many challenging and...

This beautifully haunting Liebman original is a slow/moody jazz waltz, as arranged for Dave (soprano sax feature) and his big band by Pete McGuinness. It is also found on the NewYorkestra big band CD...