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Jazzaar 2021!
It's been a real pleasure to be involved in the Jazzaar festival this year! What a thrill to be playing with some of my all-time heroes and friends: Peter Erskine, Bill Evans, Billy Cobham, Wayne Bergeron, Gil Goldstein, Miroslav Vitous, and more!
The concerts will be released on vimeo on April 17th. Here are the links to check out the trailers:
- Tribute to Maynard Ferguson: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/jazzaar2021maynard
- Funky Weather: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/jazzaar2021weather
In Addition, I recorded a video workshop, "Tips for Jazz Arranging" where I talk about my time with Maynard, writing for his band, and other thoughts I have about writing and arranging music. That video is being released TODAY, April 15th, and it's FREE!
Here are the links:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/8346896
and...
https://jazzaar.com/festival-2021/
You can also access free virtual clinics by Bill Evans, Billy Cobham and Grégoire Maret. Please enjoy!
The Tom Garling Sextet LIVE at the Fulton Street Collective!
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The Basement Sessions
Since the pandemic started, I've been busy in my basement studio, writing and producing songs and videos. You can check them out below.
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Tribal Roads
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Saving Gin
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Wojo Meets Garbone
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Corea's Influence
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Silver Horses
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Sea Journey-Student Showcase
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Trane, Wayne, and Other Names
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The Elmhurst University Jazz Band plays the music of Tom Garling!
It was a pleasure to do this live streamed concert from "Club 41" with Doug Beach's band!
Sunday November 22, 2020
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"Mark Colby's Line"
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"RV Parking"
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"Sonnet For the Fallen"
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My Favorite Things-The Airmen of Note
I'm blown away by how good these guys sound on my chart! Featuring Technical Sgt. Paige Wroble on vocals, Master Sgt. Luke Brandon on trumpet, Master Sgt. Tedd Baker on tenor saxophone, Technical Sgt. Chris Ziemba on piano, and Senior Master Sgt. Brian MacDonald on lead trumpet. Enjoy!
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Divine Intention
Recent release from the pandemic imposed "Basement Sessions", featuring Rob Clearfield, Matt Ulery and George Fludas, and special appearance my Mike Smith on alto Flute. Purchase for $1. Click below..... Tom Garling's "Divine Intention" on Bandcamp |
Triple Threat
This video was written to feature yours truly on trombone, guitar and keyboards. Written by Ron Ruvio, and video editing by Mark Haynes.
Chi Town Blues
This Blues I wrote and arranged was influenced by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and Oliver Nelson, three of my biggest heroes in music! Jazz is America's biggest contribution to the world in music. The world of jazz would not exist without the innovations of the black heroes of this crucial art form: Roy Eldgridge, Louis Armstong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and John Coltrane, just to name a few. Don't judge people's differences, embrace them!
Featuring Mike Smith and his Woodwind Orchestra, Dan Trudell Slammin' the B3, and George Fludas swingin' on drums. With a Chicago based laid back feel, this tune takes it's time, so sit back, relax, and give it a full listen.
This Blues I wrote and arranged was influenced by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and Oliver Nelson, three of my biggest heroes in music! Jazz is America's biggest contribution to the world in music. The world of jazz would not exist without the innovations of the black heroes of this crucial art form: Roy Eldgridge, Louis Armstong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and John Coltrane, just to name a few. Don't judge people's differences, embrace them!
Featuring Mike Smith and his Woodwind Orchestra, Dan Trudell Slammin' the B3, and George Fludas swingin' on drums. With a Chicago based laid back feel, this tune takes it's time, so sit back, relax, and give it a full listen.
Revenge of The Butterfly
This tune was written by Ron Ruvio, who was intending to model it after Herbie Hancock's "Butterfly", but it turned out quite different. Enjoy!
Ron Ruvio-composer, virtual instruments
Tom Garling-trombones and guitars
Video Production by Alex Garling
This tune was written by Ron Ruvio, who was intending to model it after Herbie Hancock's "Butterfly", but it turned out quite different. Enjoy!
Ron Ruvio-composer, virtual instruments
Tom Garling-trombones and guitars
Video Production by Alex Garling
"Not So Nutso" by Ron Ruvio is a really cool tune, with Jay Setar guesting on Drums. Jay released this on Sound Cloud. Check it out by clicking HERE
Here is the YouTube Video of "Not So Nutso"
Here is the YouTube Video of "Not So Nutso"
Knockin' on Your Screen Door-John Prine/Arr. Tom Matta
Some Other Time-Leonard Bernstein/Arr. Tom Garling
Mr. Magic
Rhumba Amster- A tribute to my good friend who passed a few years back...
Newest from "Electrombonica"-"Teach In The House"
The Tom Garling Sextet:
Victor Garcia-trumpet
John Wojciechowski-tenor and soprano saxophones
Joey Skoch-piano
Clark Sommers-bass
George Fludas-drums
Victor Garcia-trumpet
John Wojciechowski-tenor and soprano saxophones
Joey Skoch-piano
Clark Sommers-bass
George Fludas-drums
Here is a video the Tom Garling Sextet performing my new arrangement of "Two Different Days" on October 2nd, 2019 at Hey Nonny, Arlington Heights, IL
The Tom Garling Jazz Orchestra
We packed the house again!!
At the Fulton Street Jazz Record Art Collective on November 6th, the TGJO played two sets to a full room of enthusiastic listeners.
Read more about the TGJO
More to come......
Here is a video of the band playing "Metamorphosis" at the JRAC:
New CD by Victor Garcia: "The Grind/The Groove"
I'm thrilled to be on this Album! Victor's music and trumpet playing are simply amazing! Organ groove music with stellar musicians and soloists!
Musicians:
Victor Garcia-Trumpet
Greg Ward-Alto
Rocky Yera-Tenor
Tom Garling-Trombone
Dan Trudell-Hammond B3 Organ
Scott Hesse-Guitar
Charles Heath-Drums
Here is a link to listen and buy: Victor Garcia "The Grind/The Groove
Gayle Kolb: "Getting Sentimental"
This is a wonderful debut recording of a great vocalist and Chicago native. Produced by bassist, Dennis Carroll
You can find This CD Here: Gayle Kolb: "Getting Sentimental
New Standard Jazz Orchestra
Here is a cd of another great Chicago big band that features my writing and playing-The New Standard Jazz Orchestra, with their debut release of "Waltz About Nothing".
"Electrombonica", the continuation.....
Released singles featuring Trombone and Beats, created using just the trombone, a mic, and sound shaping!
Read more about it HERE