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There is a major new chapter unfolding for the DC/Baltimore music community, and I am honored to be part of it. I’ve partnered with Strathmore  to launch the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra, which will be the first in-house big band in Strathmore’s history. I’ll be serving as conductor and creative partner, shaping the artistic direction and helping build this big band from the ground up. Our debut performance is set for February 13, 2026, featuring the legendary Grammy winning voc

JazzComposersPresent.com is excited for our next livestream Listening Session on Sunday, October 12th at 1:00pm Eastern featuring Daniel Jamieson (Danjam Orchestra, Metropole Orkest, WDR Big Band, Danish Radio Big Band), in conversation with Chelsea McBride. Daniel will be sharing and discussing recordings that have inspired and intrigued him throughout his career as a composer and conductor. A live Q&A will conclude the event. Members can access Masterclasses, Listening Se

It is with a heavy heart that I share my reflections on the passing of Jim McNeely, a giant of jazz and one of the most important figures in my life. Jim was a teacher, a mentor, a friend, sometimes even a therapist. Some of my fondest memories of private lessons are of bringing in lead-sheet style tunes and playing them duo with him. I remember thinking, “Pinch me, is this really happening? I’m playing duo with Jim McNeely!” We all know he was an extraordinary composer, bu

“Writing hooks is how you put your personal creative stamp on the arrangement and draw the listener in." Using his arrangement of Freddie Hubbard’s “Red Clay,” featuring Ingrid Jensen and the DR Big Band , composer and conductor Daniel Jamieson discusses Engaging Hooks Elevating Your Arrangements in today’s mini-lesson. Become a member today to access our full-length livestreams - Masterclasses, Listening Sessions, Roundtables, Group Lessons, Q&As, and our Past Event Archive.

🎟TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!🎟 Celebrating Jim McNeely – Career Retrospective Join us for a special concert honoring one of jazz’s most influential composers. Celebrating Jim McNeely, a retrospective concert, pays tribute to Jim’s singular body of work, featuring performances of some of the most iconic compositions from across his career, performed by an 18-piece jazz orchestra stacked with key McNeely associates. 📅 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM EDT 📍 The DiMenna Cent

New Videos Alert! Just released on YouTube: The DR Big Band  performing my arrangements of Freddie Hubbard’s “Red Clay”, "Sky Dive", and "Brigitte", featuring the incredible Ingrid Jensen  on trumpet and Anders Gaardmand on baritone sax. I had the honor of conducting this performance, recorded live at DR Koncerthuset  on November 16, 2024. Working with this world-class band was a true joy. Huge thanks to Miho Hazama , Fimmer Engel, Ossian Ryner, Sebastian Ottenstein and the