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Jeremy
Levy
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!
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Original
Big Band Charts by Jeremy Levy
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Blues for Pembroke
Composed
and Arranged
by Jeremy Levy
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Blues
For Pembroke - Medium Swing, q=150
Written for: 5 Saxes (No doubles), 4 Trumpets (Flugel doubles),
4 Trombones, and 4 Rhythm
This
minor blues with a 12/8 bridge is an exciting medium swing chart.
The saxophones are featured in a 24 bar sax soli, and there are
solos in Tenor 1 and Tpt 2. This chart really sits in the pocket
and grooves. Lead trumpet has quite a few written E's and an optional
F#. Great for an advanced high school band with a good trumpet section,
and excellent for a college or rehearsal band.
PRICE: $19.95
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It's
Like That
This
brand new chart is a lot of fun to play. It alternates
between a funky bossa nova feel, and half time rock.
It features a tenor sax solo and lets the rhythm section
rock out a little bit.
Lead
trumpet written up to high C. Intermediate level.
Recorded
by the Univ. of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Tenor solo
by Brandon Wright.
Price
- $19.95
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More
Changes
This
chart is perfect for am intermediate to advanced level
college big band. It's a medium-up swinger based on
the changes to "I Got Rhythm." There is
a great trombone section soli that should challenge
the band. The 1st Alto doubles on soprano for much
of the chart, and the lead trumpet goes up to a high
E. Check out the shout chorus towards the end, it's
a burner.
Recorded
by the Univ. of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Piano solo
by Joe Davidian, tenor solo by Brandon Wright.
Price
- $19.95
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The
Other One
This
brand new chart is a burning samba that features solos
for tenor, piano, and trombone. There are doubles
for flugelhorn in the trumpets, and the lead trumpet
reaches up to a high E.
Recorded
by the Univ. of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Tenor solo
by Brandon Wright, trombone solo by Dave Lambert,
piano solo by Joe Davidian, and drum solo by John
David.
Price
- $19.95
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Sus
It Out
Winner
of the 2004 Downbeat Student Music Award for Best
Extended Composition.
This chart is a jazz shuffle that ventures into a
12/8 Afro-Cuban feel. It features guitar and trombone
solos. Doubles include flute in Alto 1 and 2 and also
in Tenor 1 and 2. The lead trumpet part extends to
a high D.
Recorded by the Univ. of Miami Concert Jazz Band.
Guitar solo by Andrew Synowiec, trombone solo by Jeremy
Levy.
$19.95
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Brand
New Year
This
brand new chart has Kind of a Mintzer/Yellowjackets
vibe to it. It features piano and Flugel. Lead trumpet
has a few written Eb's and an E at the end.
Recorded
by the Jeremy's big band out in LA.
Price
- $19.95
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Reflections
Composed
by Paul Young
Arranged by Jeremy
Levy
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Reflections
- Trombone Feature - Ballad - q=84
Written for 5 Saxes (No doubles), 4 Trombones (1st Tbn - Solo),
4 Trumpets (Flugel doubles), 4 Rhythm
This trombone feature is an arrangement of L.A. trombonist, Paul
Young's beautiful melody. It exploits the trombone's beautiful mid
to upper register, ala Bill Watrous. The bridge section can optionally
be taken down 8vb. Lead trumpet extends to a written high E. Solo
section can be played by piano, tenor, or trombone.
PRICE: $19.95
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The
Other One
(trombone ensemble)
This
chart is the same tune as the big band chart above,
but scored for 6 trombones. There is a long solo in
the 2nd Trombone part, and also a short solo in the
1st part. Drums and piano get a chance to solo as
well. The lead trombone extends up to a high D.
Demo
recording made with Sonar 3. All trombones performed
by Jeremy Levy.
$19.95
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