Composition for video
"The Red Door" is a series of film cues that explore the profound effect of music on our interpretation of the moving image. After filming and producing a short scene, several abstract synopses were conceived and musical scores were developed and sequenced. During the compositional process, the score was carefully crafted to take the place of dialogue, isolating music as the sole storytelling component. So far, four vignettes in this series have been fully realized.
"THE RED DOOR"
"HOW TO WRITE A BESTSELLER"
"LINK FROM THE PAST"
"IN TRANSIT"
Original works
"Vermilion Wanderer", is an original composition featuring saxophonist Mark Small, based on personal experiences traveling in Northern Arizona.
A live recording can be found here.
"W.W.T.D.?" is the first movement of a big band suite dedicated to Thad, Hank, and Elvin Jones.
"Body and Soul" was arranged as a large ensemble tribute to Gil Evans and features trumpeter Jared Hall.
"How Happy is the Little Stone" is an original composition written for the University of Miami's 'Extensions' Vocal jazz ensemble.