Pete McGuinness

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MIXED BAG 

Pete McGuinness - Mixed Bag

Pete announces the newest release of the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra “Mixed Bag” out in May 2025 on the Summit Record label, featuring 11 new compositions/arrangements, his jazz vocal work, all the great musicians in his NYC-based big band (together since 2006!) and Pete’s first work for studio orchestra (“Where Do You Start?”) which includes a guest appearance by renowned jazz pianist Bill Charlap. Order a copy of the CD via the “contact/order” page. Click link below for more info and audio samples (under “music”). 

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OTHER RECENT RELEASES
   
 ALONG FOR THE RIDE  STRENGTH IN NUMBERS  
Pete McGuinness Pete McGuinnes Strength In Numbers

 

From Summit Records

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"Strength in Numbers" received TWO GRAMMY NOMINATIONS!!
* Best Instrumental  or A Capella Arrangement for “Beautiful Dreamer”
* Best Instrumental Arrangement With Vocals for “What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?”
 

"Wonderful Writing" -Bill Holman

"McGuinness is a true citizen of jazz"
- Jonathan Schwartz, WNYC-FM

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VOICE LIKE A HORN FIRST FLIGHT 
   

From Summit Records

July 2013

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Pete's first release from Summit Records

Including the 2008 GRAMMY-nominated
arrangement of “Smile””

 "Stunning debut...4 stars" -Downbeat Magazine

   Downbeat critics poll 2008:
Rising Star Category - Jazz Arranger  

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What they're saying....

 "A musical multi-threat...McGuinness lays out music
   that is modern-minded yet swinging"

           -Zan Stewart, The Newark Star-Ledger

 "Exceptional writing, playing, and singing talent..."
           -Trombonist/composer-arranger/bandleader John Fedchock

 "Pete sings as well as Chet Baker or Mel Torme...simply magnificent."
           - Vocalist Roseanna Vitro

 "McGuinness really catches the ear...a strong but airy player who delivers
   a lot of atmosphere and clever harmonic ideas."

           - The Penguin Guide To Jazz On CD 7th Edition

 

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