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- Sammy Nestico
New for 2025...
Now available! As performed by The United States Navy Band
Benny Goodman: Memories of You
Available for Concert Band or Full Orchestra
PROFESSIONAL - ADVANCED
"Benny Goodman: Memories of You" is Bryan Kidd's tribute to the Big Band era's masterful King of Swing, Benny Goodman (1909 - 1986). This enduring medley was commissioned by The United States Navy Band, Captain William J. Phillips, conductor. Featuring clarinetist Chief Musician Matt Rutkowski, the premiere performance was on October 22, 1992, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the occasion of the United States Navy's 217th Birthday Concert. For over 30 years it's been a favorite with Navy Band clarinetists and world-wide audiences alike. For more information, click here
Benny Goodman: Memories of You
Available for Concert Band or Full Orchestra
PROFESSIONAL - ADVANCED
"Benny Goodman: Memories of You" is Bryan Kidd's tribute to the Big Band era's masterful King of Swing, Benny Goodman (1909 - 1986). This enduring medley was commissioned by The United States Navy Band, Captain William J. Phillips, conductor. Featuring clarinetist Chief Musician Matt Rutkowski, the premiere performance was on October 22, 1992, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the occasion of the United States Navy's 217th Birthday Concert. For over 30 years it's been a favorite with Navy Band clarinetists and world-wide audiences alike. For more information, click here
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Concert Band Version Video Score
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Full Orchestra Version Video Score
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Just Released
Hootin' with Newton MEDIUM ADVANCED "Hootin' with Newton" is a colorful, hard-swinging minor blues I wrote for my dad, Newton Wilbur "Bill" Kidd. There are solos for flute and trumpet, followed by a driving "Super Sax" soli that segues to a roaring shout chorus. Challenging music.
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Video Score
performed by Jazz One, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Jason Smith, Director of Jazz Studies |
Adapted from Quincy Jones' Grammy-winning arrangement for Count Basie
I Can't Stop Loving You MEDIUM Don Gibson arranged by Quincy Jones transcribed and adapted by Bryan Kidd Count Basie’s version of Don Gibson’s country and western hit song, “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” stands as one of his band’s most iconic arrangements. Quincy Jones arranged it along with the rest of the music for their 1963 album, This Time by Basie! Hits of the 50s and 60s. The following year, in 1964, the album achieved Grammy status in two categories with Quincy Jones winning Best Instrumental Arrangement for “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and Count Basie for Best Performance by an Orchestra — for Dancing.
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As performed at the 2024 MidWest Conference
Maynard Ferguson's Theme
Blue Birdland MEDIUM EASY Jimmy Giuffre transcribed and adapted by Bryan Kidd Maynard Ferguson’s iconic theme song transcribed and adapted for high and advanced middle school jazz ensemble from his 1956 recording, Maynard Ferguson and His Birdland Dream Band.
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Big Band Drum Feature
Fascinating Rhythm PROFESSIONAL - ADVANCED George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin arranged by Bryan Kidd As performed by The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Morrow Big band solo drumming... with rhythms that fascinate!
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Recent Performances...
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The Mason Singers with AFPO singing "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm"
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Holiday Pops '24 with the American Festival Pops Orchestra
Bryan added five new arrangements to the AFPO's Holiday repertoire beginning with Dr. Darden Purcell singing a most swinging version of Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" (which Bryan transcribed from Natalie Cole's London Symphony performance). Dr. Purcell's fabulous George Mason University vocal jazz ensemble, The Mason Singers, backed her on The Carpenter's "Merry Christmas, Darling" and Elvis' "Santa Claus is Back in Town". The Mason Singers were then front-stage-center for Irving Berlin's "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm." Bryan also collaborated with AFPO conductor Peter Wilson to recreate Jascha Heifetz's 1944 arrangement of "White Christmas." See the Christmas page for availability of these arrangements. |
2024 Midwest Clinic
- Two of Bryan's recent jazz ensemble arrangements were performed by The United States Army Field Band's jazz ensemble, The Jazz Ambassadors, and clinician Richard Dunscomb at the 2024 Midwest Clinic. Bryan transcribed and adapted Maynard Ferguson's classic theme song, Blue Birdland for developing jazz ensembles. They also performed a drum solo feature Bryan arranged for The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra when it was led by trombone virtuoso, Buddy Morrow.
The American Festival Pops Orchestra American Icons
For their American Icons concert in April (2024), conductor Peter Wilson and The American Festival Pops Orchestra celebrated the music of many of America's greatest composers -- among them, Leroy Anderson, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, William Grant Still, Joan Tower, and John Williams. Bryan added two new arrangements for AFPO's stellar vocalist, Darden Purcell: Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington's "Love You Madly" and a pairing the Gershwin brother's "The Man I Love" and "Someone to Watch Over Me."
For their American Icons concert in April (2024), conductor Peter Wilson and The American Festival Pops Orchestra celebrated the music of many of America's greatest composers -- among them, Leroy Anderson, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, William Grant Still, Joan Tower, and John Williams. Bryan added two new arrangements for AFPO's stellar vocalist, Darden Purcell: Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington's "Love You Madly" and a pairing the Gershwin brother's "The Man I Love" and "Someone to Watch Over Me."
Texas Music Educators Association Clinic / Convention 2024
Bryan's Basie-styled composition, "Blues Conference" was performed by the O'Connor High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction Alfonso Alvardo and Michael Bradford this past February.
Bryan's Basie-styled composition, "Blues Conference" was performed by the O'Connor High School Jazz Ensemble under the direction Alfonso Alvardo and Michael Bradford this past February.
2023 Midwest Clinic
- Bryan's newly released jazz ensemble composition, commissioned by All-Virginia Jazz, "Leadin' the Way," was performed by Hoover High School's First Edition jazz ensemble under the direction of Sallie Vines White at the 2023 Midwest Clinic.
- The United States Navy Band jazz ensemble, The Commodores, and clinician Richard Dunscomb presented new music for jazz ensemble at the 2023 Midwest Clinic. Among the selections were Bryan's original Basie-styled composition for developing jazz ensemble, "Side Door Shuffle" and his arrangement of the beautiful "Autumn Serenade" (as arranged for The Glenn Miller Orchestra under the direction of trombonist Larry O'Brien).
San Diego Children's Choir with
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
The San Diego Children's Choir, Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director, teamed up with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for a fun rendition of Bryan Kidd's full orchestra adaptation of Scott Silbert's Ellington-inspired arrangement of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". Scott's chart was originally performed by The United States Navy Band jazz ensemble, The Commodores.
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
The San Diego Children's Choir, Ruthie Millgard, Artistic Director, teamed up with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for a fun rendition of Bryan Kidd's full orchestra adaptation of Scott Silbert's Ellington-inspired arrangement of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". Scott's chart was originally performed by The United States Navy Band jazz ensemble, The Commodores.
The American Festival Pops Orchestra
The American Festival Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Peter Wilson, featured nine of Bryan's arrangements at AFPO's 2023 Holiday concerts. "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" are currently available, and the rest will be released in early 2024.
The American Festival Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Peter Wilson, featured nine of Bryan's arrangements at AFPO's 2023 Holiday concerts. "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" are currently available, and the rest will be released in early 2024.
Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble with The American Festival Pops Orchestra
George Mason University's fabulous Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Dr. Darden Purcell, director, brought down the house with two of Bryan's arrangements, "It Happened in Sun Valley" and "The Christmas Song," at the American Festival Pops Orchestra's Holiday concert this past December. The arrangements will be released in early 2024.
George Mason University's fabulous Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Dr. Darden Purcell, director, brought down the house with two of Bryan's arrangements, "It Happened in Sun Valley" and "The Christmas Song," at the American Festival Pops Orchestra's Holiday concert this past December. The arrangements will be released in early 2024.
Dr. Darden Purcell, featured vocalist with The American Festival Pops Orchestra
As she does each Holiday Season, Dr. Darden Purcell, Director of Jazz Studies at George Mason University, made it a cool Yule for American Festival Pops Orchestra's full-house concertgoers earlier this month. Bryan's arrangements for Darden of "Christmas in New Orleans," "Please Come Home for Christmas," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" will be released in early 2024.
As she does each Holiday Season, Dr. Darden Purcell, Director of Jazz Studies at George Mason University, made it a cool Yule for American Festival Pops Orchestra's full-house concertgoers earlier this month. Bryan's arrangements for Darden of "Christmas in New Orleans," "Please Come Home for Christmas," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" will be released in early 2024.
Ole Miss... The University of Mississippi Choirs and LOU Orchestra
Under the direction of Donald Trott and Elizabeth Hearn, the University of Mississippi Choirs performed Bryan's "We Need a Little Christmas" arrangement with the LOU Orchestra, Selim Giray, director, at their popular annual "A Holiday Concert" on December 2nd.
Under the direction of Donald Trott and Elizabeth Hearn, the University of Mississippi Choirs performed Bryan's "We Need a Little Christmas" arrangement with the LOU Orchestra, Selim Giray, director, at their popular annual "A Holiday Concert" on December 2nd.
Lynchburg Pops Community Band
Performing Bryan's arrangement of "Out of the East," the Lynchburg Pops Community Band, Jim Meredith, conductor, got an early start to the Christmas Season this past November 28. They featured retired United States Navy Sea Chanter, Daryl Duff, Assistant Professor of Commercial Music at Liberty University. "Out of the East" was originally arranged for The United States Navy Band's guest artist, Tony Sandler (of Sandler and Young fame). It is now available for both concert band and full orchestra.
Performing Bryan's arrangement of "Out of the East," the Lynchburg Pops Community Band, Jim Meredith, conductor, got an early start to the Christmas Season this past November 28. They featured retired United States Navy Sea Chanter, Daryl Duff, Assistant Professor of Commercial Music at Liberty University. "Out of the East" was originally arranged for The United States Navy Band's guest artist, Tony Sandler (of Sandler and Young fame). It is now available for both concert band and full orchestra.
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J. W. Pepper's MyScore Composer of the Month
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Hal Leonard's ArrangeMe Staccato Spotlight
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