A Duke
One of the most influential composers in jazz history - Duke Ellington - has also been central to Nick Finzer’s development as a composer and arranger. In this composition, Finzer explores a myriad number of gestures from Ellington and explores how they can be manipulated into a modern context.
Outside In Music is very pleased excited to share "Lament" the latest single from Trombonist and Outside In Music CEO Nick Finzer. "Lament" is the second and final single release of the highly awaited release Legacy: A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson. Finzer is joined by JJ's own band members Rufus Reid, Rene Rosnes and Lewis Nash on this rendition of Johnson's beloved classic.
Legacy: a Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson releases on Outside in Music on April 5th, 2024.
Outside In Music is happy to announce a new single from Trombonist, Composer, Bandleader and CEO Nick Finzer; "Say When" the lead single from the upcoming release Legacy: a Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson. Finzer's project celebrates jazz legend JJ Johnson’s centennial, honoring the icon’s past and commemorating his still-living legacy, brought to life by Johnson’s own longstanding band members.
Legacy: a Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson releases on Outside in Music on April 5th, 2024.
Outside In Music is happy to announce Trombonist, Composer, Bandleader and CEO Nick Finzer's new holiday single "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". Finzer presents this classic holiday favorite with a new spin and infectious groove. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is due out November 17th, 2023 on Outside In Music.
Outside In Music is proud to announce the extended release of Nick Finzer’s latest full-lenth album Dreams, Visions, and Illusions. Dreams, Visions, and Illusions Extended is out now on Outside In Music.
Outside In Music Label Founder Nick Finzer Deconstructs The Creative Grind With Dreams, Visions, and Illusions, due out April 14, 2023 via Outside In Music
Outside In Music is excited to announce the second single “Waking UP”, from Nick Finzer's upcoming Album Dreams, Visions, Illusions. Available April 14th, 2023 on Outside In Music.
Outside in Music is excited to announce the first single from Nick Finzer's upcoming April release Dreams, Visions, Illusions. Available April 14th, 2023.
Find yourself a warm fire and some hot cocoa this Christmas and dig into Nick Finzer's second holiday release of the year! Nick's warm sound perfectly encapsulates the vocal qualities of Nat King Cole on his arrangement of "The Christmas Song" and is bound to leave you wanting more. This recording is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit this December.
Trombonist Nick Finzer reminds us of the Charlie Brown anthem with "Christmas Time is Here" arranged for five trombones (coincidentally covered by Nick himself) for this classic holiday favorite, filled with warm voicings and great soloing.
