Composer, arranger, instrumentalist
and educator, Jeremy Levy originally hails from Hannibal,
MO. While growing up in Missouri, he quickly made a name
for himself as a jazz trombonist. After graduating high
school, Jeremy moved to Kansas City, MO in 1997 to pursue
a music degree at the University of Missouri – Kansas
City. During this time, Jeremy led a jazz quartet and
performed with the Boulevard Big Band, the River City
Jazz Orchestra, and the New Vintage Big Band. Most importantly,
Jeremy discovered his passion for writing music while
studying under jazz saxophonist Bobby Watson.
In 2001, Jeremy decided to move to Miami,
FL to pursue a Master’s degree in jazz composition
at the University of Miami. His music has been performed
by the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band and Studio
Jazz Band. Most recently, Levy was awarded three Downbeat
Student Music Awards for jazz writing. His original composition,
“Sus It Out,” won best extended composition
and his arrangements of “Search for Peace” and
“Some Far-Away Someone” received best jazz arrangement
notoriety. Most recently, Levy premiered his piece "In
Transit," written for the 85-piece Henry Mancini
Institute Orchestra. After participating in the Institute
as a student composer, Levy relocated to Los Angeles,
CA to pursue a career in film scoring/orchestration.
Levy has performed with some of the best
in the industry. In 2006, he performed with the legendary
rock band Blood, Sweat, and Tears with Chuck Negron. Throughout
2005, Jeremy toured with the famous singer, Engelbert
Humperdinck. Over his career, Jeremy has been a featured
soloist with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra as
well as the University of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Jeremy
has also performed with such greats as Christian McBride,
Terence Blanchard, Bobby Watson, Jon Faddis, David Sanchez,
Arturo Sandoval, Ed Calle, Greg Gisbert, David Liebman,
Bob Mintzer, Jim McNeely, and Joe Lovano. He has also
had the pleasure to back up such diverse artists as Barry
Gibb, Steve and Eydie, Debby Boone, Hal Linden, Deana
Martin, Tito Puente Jr., Byron Stripling, Patti Austin,
Jimmie "Bo" Horne, The Temptations, The Drifters,
The Coasters, The Platters, David Lee Roth, Joe Piscopo,
Susan Anton, Les Brown Jr., and many others. Jeremy Levy
now resides in sunny Burbank, CA.
Before you listen to Jeremy's big band charts,
check out this composition for orchestra called, In Transit!
