Pete McGuinness
Originally from West Hartford, CT, Pete’s been a fixture on the NYC jazz scene since 1987. Before that, Pete studied at New England Conservatory (1981-83), University of Miami (1986, BM is jazz studies) and Manhattan School of Music (MM in jazz studies). As a professional trombonist, he has performed with numerous well-known artists and groups including the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, The Woody Herman Big Band (dir. by Frank Tibieri), The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, Jimmy Heath, Kenny Werner, Dave Pietro, the “Smoke Big Band” directed by Bill Mobley, and since 1997 has been a regular member of the New York BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra. He also is three-time GRAMMY-nominated big band arranger, a multi- award winning jazz vocalist, and leader of his own big band The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra. The PMJO has released two CDs since 2007, the latest being “Strength In Numbers” (2014, Summit records) gaining a “4 and ½ stars” review in Downbeat magazine’s July 2014 issue. Numerous jazz artists and both college and professional big bands have commissioned Pete to compose/arrange music, including commissions from Dave Liebman, The Lionel Hampton Orchestra, The Swiss Jazz Orchestra, The Westchester Jazz Orchestra and The University of Miami (Fl.). He appears on over 50 jazz CDs, either as a trombonist, composer-arranger, vocalist, or producer, and has released a total of 4 CDs as a leader since 1998
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Album Review
- A Bi-Coastal Christmas by Jack Bowers
- Hiding Out by Angelo Leonardi
- Hiding Out by Jerome Wilson
- Hiding Out by Jack Bowers
- Hiding Out by Dan Bilawsky
- Hiding Out by Karl Ackermann
- Along for the Ride by Jack Bowers
- Strength in Numbers by Angelo Leonardi
- Strength in Numbers by Jack Bowers
- Voice Like A Horn by C. Michael Bailey
December 13, 2014
Jazz Composer-Arranger, Trombonist, and Vocalist Pete McGuinness Earns...
April 11, 2014
September 02, 2011
Pete McGuinness new professor at William Paterson University
February 04, 2008
The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orch. - 2/18 at Cachaca Sets at 9PM and 11PM
November 01, 2006
The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra Tuesday, November 21st "The Garage"...
4-stars...stunning -Downbeat magazine
Primary Instrument
Trombone
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Pete has been a member of the jazz studies faculty at New Jersey City University (Jersey City, NJ) since 1994. He teaches jazz arranging and composition, trombone, ensembles, and improvisation. Go to: www.njcu.edu for more information.
Clinic/Workshop Information
Because of Pete's wide range of experience and abilities (trombonist, jazz vocalist, composer, arranger, bandleader), he can work with students in a variety of capacities. Pete has given both college and high school level jazz clinics both in the US and in Europe
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Albums
Compelled
From: Hiding OutBy Pete McGuinness
First Flight
From: First FlightBy Pete McGuinness