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The opening number for my recent concert "Music That Doesn't Suck" with my new group Kefka's Tower (initially named Natektet). I'm playing digital trombone, Julian Tanaka on tenor, Brian Triola on keys, Scott Teeple on bass, and Larry Aberman on drums. 

Kefka's Tower - The Legend Of Thorndick

A preview of my upcoming album - available for listening on SoundCloud for a limited time!

Way Station (Mastered, Final)

Jambalaya (on the Bayou) by Hank Williams

I overdubbed myself in 8 parts: baritone/baritone/tenor/tenor/alto/alto/soprano/soprano

Sax Preachin'

Rhapsody in Blue | Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band

In Ancient Greek mythology, Gaea (pronounced “guy-uh“) arose from Chaos, the void preceding the birth of the universe, to bear the worldly gods responsible for the creation of Earth. The word Gaea itself means Earth, and in modern times, the name is associated with not only the mythological mother of our planet, but with its creation and existence. This work is meant to be an homage to our planet’s beauty. The interwoven textures & colors combined with the recognizable melody are meant to emulate the balance of natural paradoxes of our planet; the awe-inspiring complexity and the inexplicable simplicity.


PLEASE NOTE: The preview is NOT full quality audio. Downloadable file is full quality. Limited availability.

Gordon Goodwin's original composition for the Phat Band.

Solo Trombone: Mark Horton
Solo Flugelhorn: James Copus

Recorded and mixed by Aaron Thompson at SAE Oxford and Pana Studios Summer 2012

Part of an up coming 5 track EP due for public release over Christmas.

The Band:

Soprano: Josh Maxted 
Alto: Oliver Michaelson 
Tenor 1: James Barros 
Tenor 2: Matt Higham 
Baritone: Rob Causer

Lead Trumpet : Aaron Thompson
2nd Trumpet : David Runkel
3rd Trumpet : Andrew Lane 
4th Trumpet : James Copus

Trombone 1: Mark Horton 
Trombone 2: Daniel Owen 
Trombone 3: Isaac Hall 
Bass Trombone: Keir Craxton-Mathen

Electric Bass: Alex Moore 
Electric Guitar: Jess Corne 
Piano: Matthew Bethel 
Drums: Aaron Thompson

Tuned + Untuned Percussion: Max Mills

Dedicated to the bands MD, Mark Horton.

Big thanks to Stephen Roe for assisting with the sessions and to Ian Wallman for mastering. Finally to everyone that took part be it giving lifts or playing, thanks to you all.

Hunting Wabbits - Hillingdon Jazz Orchestra

Gordon Goodwin's original composition for the Phat Band.

Solo Trombone: Mark Horton 
Solo Flugelhorn: James Copus

Recorded and mixed by Aaron Thompson at SAE Oxford and Pana Studios Summer 2012

Part of an up coming 5 track EP due for public release over Christmas.

The Band:

Soprano: Josh Maxted 
Alto: Oliver Michaelson 
Tenor 1: James Barros 
Tenor 2: Matt Higham 
Baritone: Rob Causer

Lead Trumpet : Aaron Thompson 
2nd Trumpet : David Runkel 
3rd Trumpet : Andrew Lane 
4th Trumpet : James Copus

Trombone 1: Mark Horton 
Trombone 2: Daniel Owen 
Trombone 3: Isaac Hall 
Bass Trombone: Keir Craxton-Mathen

Electric Bass: Alex Moore 
Electric Guitar: Jess Corne 
Piano: Matthew Bethel 
Drums: Aaron Thompson

Tuned + Untuned Percussion: Max Mills

Dedicated to the bands MD, Mark Horton.

Big thanks to Stephen Roe for assisting with the sessions and to Ian Wallman for mastering.

Alex Moore is endorsed by Ashdown Engineering & Elites Strings.

Hunting Wabbits - Gordon Goodwin (Electric Bass for HJO)

Written for 17-piece big band (5 sax, 4 tpt., 4 bone, guitar, piano, bass, drums).

I wrote this as a meditative piece, initially. My goal was to take a classic instrumentation and incorporate elements of classical music, pop/modern music, etc... while still maintaining the improvisational and rhythmic aspects of jazz. This particular recording is the studio version recorded by the UNLV Jazz Ensemble I. Soloists are Julian Tanaka on soprano and myself on trombone. I hope you enjoy :)

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