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The Orchestra Swings

About the Composers and Arrangers

Thomas Cabaniss

Thomas Cabaniss (b. 1962) is a composer and educator born in Charleston, South Carolina. Residing in New York City, Cabaniss teaches at The Juilliard School and leads arts education ...

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John Clayton

John Clayton (b. 1952) is a Grammy-winning bassist, composer, arranger, and producer. He has written and/or recorded with artists such as Milt Jackson, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Regina ...

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Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington (1899–1974) is considered one of the most important figures in jazz history. Born in Washington, DC, he began studying classical piano when he was around eight years ...

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George Gershwin

George Gershwin (1898–1937) is one of the most recognized American composers of the 20th century. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he exhibited his musical talent at a young age, first ...

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Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis (b. 1961) is a world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and a leading advocate of American culture. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he is the son of jazz pianist and ...

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Florence Price

Florence Price (1887–1953) was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. A gifted musician who began studying piano at age four, Price was exposed to the music of Bach and Mendelssohn as a ...

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Reginald Thomas

Reginald Thomas (b. 1965) is a jazz pianist, organist, educator, and composer. Thomas can be seen fronting his own groups (the Mardra/Reggie Thomas Ensemble and a trio for organ, guitar, ...

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Erica von Kleist

Erica von Kleist (b. 1982) is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, and woodwind specialist. Born in Connecticut, she found a love of the saxophone after discovering the music of Charlie ...

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Chris Washburne

Chris Washburne (b. 1963) is a trombonist, composer, author, and professor. He has performed on more than 150 recordings, winning two Grammy Awards and receiving seven Grammy nominations. ...

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