Videos

Caged Rage

Excited to share the release of my original “Caged Rage” recorded by the One O'Clock Lab Band featuring Jonathan Arcangel and Wes Case.

This work explores the emotional arc of suppressed anger, beginning with the subtle throb of a headache and evolving into something more intense, sinister, and ultimately explosive.

This piece also explores genres and styles outside of jazz, specifically one of my favorite bands of all time, Incubus

Thank you to the One O'Clock Lab Band and Alan Baylock for all of their support and hard work. ♥️

A big thank you to Mark Ellington for all of your hard work on the art. 🎨🖌️

Quimbara

So excited to be joining The American Pops Orchestra and amazing artists Dayme Arocena for the 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington D.C. This is an incredible opportunity to represent my home state of New Mexico, UNT , and my family. I am incredibly honored to be arranging music for such an important event. 🇲🇽♥️🇺🇸♥️🇪🇸

Gualero

So excited to be joining The American Pops Orchestra and amazing artists Rainao for the 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington D.C. This is an incredible opportunity to represent my home state of New Mexico, UNT , and my family. I am incredibly honored to be arranging music for such an important event. 🇲🇽♥️🇺🇸♥️🇪🇸

You'd be so nice to come home to

We’re crankin’ over “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To” by my dear friend Benny Benack III. I didn’t know it was possible to admire someone while being incredibly jealous of them all at the same time! You’re a MONSTER Benny! Can’t wait to bring the house down with you in May!♥️💪🏼

Also, bittersweet feelings to hear about Emmet Cohen's Series finale of “Live at Emmet’s place”. It’s such a great chapter of many of our lives and we’re so grateful to all of the musicians that have participated and inspired us to be great! Thank you Emmet Cohen for allowing us to come together to feel like we were in the room together.♥️🎹

I’m also excited to play on my brand new 10mfan Virtuoso7 mouthpiece! I’ve never had a jazz soprano mouthpiece and it’s so much fun! Mark, you’re an amazing friend and your team does amazing work. Thank you so much! 💚

Baltimore

Getting a call at 3:15 AM saying your loved one has been in a fatal car accident and was killed is not something anyone should ever have to experience. I arranged the Lianne La Havas version of Nina Simone’s Baltimore after losing my uncle, Sgt. Gabriel Jaramillo, this summer as a way to manage my overwhelming grief. Hearing it performed last night at the Caruso Competition with the One O’Clock Lab Band was incredibly special.

I was inspired by Baltimore’s message, as my hometown of Albuquerque reflects many of the struggles in its lyrics. I also drew inspiration from the storytelling found in Black American Music through artists like Robert Glasper, Herbie Hancock, and Ambrose Akinmusire. This arrangement blends our two worlds together — two communities, but one people.

Thank you to Shelby Yount for her beautiful vocals, Connor Stanton for his stunning flugelhorn solo, and to everyone in the One O’Clock Lab Band and our director Alan Baylock for their support, musicianship, and friendship. I’m so grateful to share this music with such an incredible group of people.

As always, thank you to my amazing team at UNT Recording Services for their friendship and support as well. ♥️

Prelude to a kiss

By Duke Ellington

When Julie Coggiola contacted me about “Prelude to a Kiss” in 11/8, I immediately wanted to make it happen! What an incredible opportunity to arrange for such amazing musicians. Fabulous job everyone!

✨ Julie Coggiola (vocals) - 🎸 Jack Goode (guitar) - 🎹 Min Rojas (piano) - 🥁 Colman Burks (drums) - 🎻 Kai Wagner (bass)

O Jogo de Telefones

A big thank you to everyone in The One O' Clock Lab Band for their hard work on my newest original, “O Jogo de Telefones”. 📞

I’m incredibly grateful to be surrounded by so many skilled musicians. Thanks team!

Thanks again to professor Alan Baylock for all your mentorship!

Natalie Wagner on alto sax!

I Could fall in love

By Selena and Keith Thomas

Performed by University of North Texas One O' Clock Lab Band, featuring Hannah Goodwin (vocals) and Natalie Wagner (alto sax)

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Here’s a preview of my new arrangement for the The One O Clock Lab Band and the lovely Hannah Goodwin and Natalie Wagner on Selena Quintanilla-Perez’s “I Could Fall in Love”.

Thank you to Parker Jazz Club for their incredible hospitality.

It was such a privilege to be able to write for such accomplished musicians, and I am so grateful to be working alongside them.

This is a special arrangement dedicated to the family of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez and Chris Pérez.

Athena

Composed by Sarah Griego

Performed by University of North Florida Wind Sympony

Available for purchase soon!

The Riveter

Composed by Sarah Griego

Ft Benny Benack III on Solo Trumpet

Performed by Parker's Lab Band

Purchase Here

So excited to shed through @saxophonesteve’s awesome blues book! Although I didn’t win the sax case, a free book??? How can you be sad about that! Thanks again to @saxophonesteve for the amazing gift. ♥️🎷

Book: “The 12 Bar Blues in all 12 keys:” Steve Kortyka

Much love for my @10mfan 7* Robusto. This mouthpiece and I have traveled all over the states, and she’s about 6+ years old now.

@daddariowoodwinds VENN 2.5

@10mfan Robusto 7*

@eastmanwinds 52nd St. Tenor Saxophone