Peter McGuinness

Pete has captured a funky groove that is reminiscent of the great Horace Silver writing in the 1960's. This classic chart has a touch of R & B built in and is very playable. A great bluesy sound but n...

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...

The title track of the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra's CD (Summit Records DCD 481), this bright samba for proficient groups has an uplifting feel. Filled with dynamic shading and catchy grooves, this...

'Hot' is the best way to describe this terrific Latin chart. All parts are orchestrated with the authentic Latin based big band sound. Written solos are supplied for Alto Sax, Trumpet and Trombone wit...

This relaxed swinger for advancing groups is in the style of many Count Basie/Sammy Nestico charts. Written in memory of legendary Hall High School jazz band director Bill Stanley (West Hartford CT)....

This relaxed swinger for advancing groups is in the style of many Count Basie/Sammy Nestico charts. Written in memory of legendary Hall High School jazz band director Bill Stanley (West Hartford CT)....

This relaxed swinger for advancing groups is in the style of many Count Basie/Sammy Sammy Nestico charts. Written in memory of legendary Hall High School jazz band director Bill Stanley (West Hartfo...

Commissioned by the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band, this swinging riff-oriented blues employs sophisticated reharmonizations and modern horn voicings. Given the popularity of Pete McGuinness' r...

Recorded by the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra on First Flight (Summit DCD481), this breezy and relaxed melodic arrangement for proficient groups features warmly orchestrated brass, inviting chords fo...

Well-orchestrated, hard-swinging figures abound in this chart for proficient groups that's highly reminiscent of Coltrane's classic Equinox. Frequent use of triplet arpeggios and effective dynamic sha...

Pete has captured a funky groove that is reminiscent of the great Horace Silver writing in the 1960's. This classic chart has a touch of R & B built in and is very playable. A great bluesy sound but n...

'Hot' is the best way to describe this terrific Latin chart. All parts are orchestrated with the authentic Latin based big band sound. Written solos are supplied for Alto Sax, Trumpet and Trombone wit...