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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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| ALONG FOR THE RIDE |
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS |
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From Summit Records
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"Strength in Numbers"
received TWO GRAMMY NOMINATIONS!!
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Best Instrumental or A Capella Arrangement for
“Beautiful Dreamer”
* Best Instrumental Arrangement With Vocals for “What
Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?”
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"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 |
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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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