This month, we are proud to feature NYC trombonist & composer Nick Finzer.
First Set
7 tunes- 01
Ms BC
Pamela Baskin Watson · arr. Bobby Watson
SolosJaime Canepa, tenor saxophoneGreg Aker, alto saxophone
- 02
Squatty Roo
SolosJoanna Griffith, trombonePete Szkolka, pianoNick Finzer, trombone
- 03
The Nearness of You
COJO OriginalHoagy Carmichael · arr. Greg Aker
SolosNick Finzer, trombone
- 04
Beautiful Love
arr. Paul Mckee
SolosNick Finzer, trombone
- 05
Polka dots & Moonbeams
Jimmy Van Heusen
SolosNick Finzer, trombone
- 06
Bob-Omb Battlefield
Koji Kondo · arr. Charlie Rosen
SolosAlex Frank, guitar
- 07
Broadway Brewery Blues
COJO OriginalGreg Aker
SolosPete Szkolka, pianoTrevor Phillippe, tenor saxophoneGreg Aker, alto saxophoneNancy Dietz, bass
Second Set
4 tunes- 01
Call Me Maybe
arr. Doug Leibinger
SolosTrevor Phillippe, tenor saxophone
- 02
Fried Buzzard
arr. John Fedchock
SolosNate Ferguson, baritone saxophoneRob Boullion, trombone
- 03
Northwest Plaza
COJO OriginalMatt Schmitz
SolosMatt Schmitz, tromboneGreg Aker, alto saxophoneAlex Frank, guitar
- 04
Vine Street Rumble
Benny Carter
SolosJaime Canepa, tenor saxophone
The Band That Night
18 players- Greg Aker alto saxophone
- Ed Scavone alto saxophone
- Jaime Canepa tenor saxophone
- Trevor Phillippe tenor saxophone
- Nate Ferguson baritone saxophone
- Chris Farris lead
- Gary Pearce
- Bill Strozier
- Piper Stow
- Hunter Bailey
- Matt Schmitz lead
- Joanna Griffith
- Rob Boullion
- Jared Smith bass
- Alex Frank guitar
- Pete Szkolka piano
- Nancy Dietz bass
- Connor Kespohl drums
Every non-original chart in the band’s book cost a member $50–$200; an original takes dozens of hours to compose and orchestrate. If you enjoyed the music, a tip goes straight into the music fund.