Hello friends,
I’m writing to let you know about a special concert I’m helping to organize for one of my biggest heroes, Jim McNeely.
News
DJA performed by JALC Orchestra
On April 25 & 26, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will be performing a piece of mine on their Contemporary Jazz Masterpieces concert, alongside works by my friends and colleagues Miho Hazama, Jihye Lee, and Helen Sung.
DJA nominated for three JJA Jazz Awards
The JJA Jazz Awards are celebrating a milestone — their 30th Anniversary! I’m very honored to be nominated in three categories: Composer of the Year, Arranger of the Year, and Large Ensemble of the Year.
Secret Society with Aaron Diehl: July 26 at 92NY’s Jazz in July
My Secret Society co-conspirators and I will be joining forces with the brilliant pianist Aaron Diehl to close out 92NY’s Jazz in July series on July 26.
Secret Society with Aaron Diehl: July 26 at 92NY’s Jazz in JulyRead More
Secret Society 20th Anniversary Celebration: June 13 & 14 at Dizzy’s
In the life cycle of any band, but particularly a bigband, 20 years is a very long time.
Secret Society 20th Anniversary Celebration: June 13 & 14 at Dizzy’sRead More
This sweet memory throughout my life will come to me
Last night was a lifelong dream come true: my Carnegie Hall debut!
This sweet memory throughout my life will come to meRead More
DJA + NDR Bigband; DJA + Cécile McLorin Salvant at Carnegie Hall
It seems we have been fated to live in interesting times.
DJA + NDR Bigband; DJA + Cécile McLorin Salvant at Carnegie HallRead More
Lush Life
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.
DJA with Warren Wolf & Frankfurt Radio Big Band; DJA with Cécile McLorin Salvant & Metropole Orkest
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.
Darcy James Argue’s Nonesuch Selects
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.