It seems we have been fated to live in interesting times. In an effort to try to give myself a daily interlude, one in which I try to get as far away from the present moment as possible, I recently began reading Emily Wilson’s new, highly acclaimed translation of The Illiad. Turns out the story …
DJA + NDR Bigband; DJA + Cécile McLorin Salvant at Carnegie HallRead More
Ever since my poppa took me to see Henry Mancini lead the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in a pops program, I have always dreamed of conducting an orchestra. Last night in Groningen, with the Metropole Orkest and Cécile McLorin Salvant, it finally happened.
With the new year comes new beginnings. As I write this, I’m deep in the throes of preparations for two milestones: my debut as the new Composer in Residence for the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, and my debut conducting the Metropole Orkest.
One of my favorite genre of video is the one where an artist pulls physical media from a library and talks about the art that inspires them — you know, like the Criterion Collection Closet Picks. So I was absolutely thrilled to participate in the Nonesuch Records version of this, Nonesuch Selects.
I have released the latest edition of my handout on Music Preparation Fundamentals for Jazz Composers & Arrangers.
I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I have won Arranger of the Year in DownBeat Magazine’s 72nd Annual Critics Poll!
Darcy James Argue wins Arranger of the Year in DownBeat PollRead More
I have some big news I’m thrilled to share: I have been appointed the new Composer in Residence for the Frankfurt Radio Big Band.
Darcy James Argue appointed Composer-in-Residence of the Frankfurt Radio Big BandRead More
Alan Turing was born this day, June 23, in 1912. The composition I wrote in tribute to him, “Codebreaker,” opens Disc 2 of Dynamic Maximum Tension.
I’m thrilled to announce that I have been awarded the 2024 Jazz Journalists Association Award for Arranger of the Year!
Darcy James Argue wins Arranger of the Year at the 2024 JJA Jazz AwardsRead More
April 29th marks Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday.
I am certain of few things in this life, but I am certain of this: Duke Ellington is the greatest American composer, and it’s not particularly close.
