Owen Broder | Hodges Front and Center, Volume 2 | Album

Saxophonist Owen Broder returns with the second volume of his tribute to alto great Johnny Hodges, exploring his work with Duke Ellington and beyond!

Julian Lee | A Call to Action | Single

Outside In Music is happy to announce the new single single from saxophonist Julian Lee; "A Call To Action". This swinging original composition beautifully spotlights Lee and pianist Mathis Picard. The new single "A Call to Action" is streaming everywhere now on Outside In Music!

Dan Pugach | Bianca | Album

Outside In Music is honored to release Bianca: Music for Paws and Persistence, GRAMMY-nominated drummer/composer Dan Pugach’s second album as a leader, on March 8, 2024. This is an extraordinary big band jazz project that finds its inspiration in a most unexpected place: animal rescue. Inspired by his own pitbull Bianca and fueled by his passion for animal rescue, Pugach masterfully draws upon his personal experiences to compose these works. Inspired by his companion, Dan wrote the title composition in her honor. He wrote the melody to match Bianca’s memorable and gentle demeanor. When Bianca passed in 2019, he rewrote the piece for big band, and it won the Charlie Parker Composition Prize and Manny Albam Commission for Big Band. This recognition helped catalyze Dan to turn his dog-inspired work into this honorific album.

Owen Broder | The Star Crossed Lovers | Single

Outside In Music is pleased to announce "The Star Crossed Lovers", the new single from saxophonist, bandleader and composer Owen Broder. Broder's single is a unique rendition of a beloved Ellington-Strayhorn classic. This single is a taste of the forthcoming release of "Hodges: Front and Center, Vol. 2," coming in April 2024 on Outside in Music.

Boyce Justice Griffith | The Rule of Three | Single

Outside In Music is happy to announce "The Rule of Three" the new single from saxophonist and bandleader Boyce Justice Griffith. "The Rule of Three" is a tribute to one of the earliest techniques in storytelling and features Griffith's stellar group consisting of Marty Jaffe on Bass, John Sturino on Drums and Trumpeter Anthony Hervey.

Nick Finzer | Lament | Single

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.

Dan Pugach | Tolerance | Single

Outside In Music is happy to announce the second single single from GRAMMY® nominated drummer, composer and arranger Dan Pugach and his Big Band; "Tolerance". This odd meter big band composition features solos from Trombonist Mike Fahie and saxophonist Patrick Cornelius.

The new full-length album from Dan Pugach and his big band Bianca, is due out March 8th, 2024 on Outside In Music!

Boyce Justice Griffith | Joe's Blues | Single

Outside In Music is thrilled to announce a new single from Saxophonist and Bandleader Boyce Justice Griffith; "Joe's Blues". A rising tenor saxophonist living in New York City, Boyce Justice Griffith captures the essence of Joe Henderson's early quintet sound in this dynamic release featuring trumpeter Anthony Hervey, pianist Isaiah J. Thompson, bassist Martin Jaffe, and drummer John Sturino.

"Joe's Blues" is out now on Outside in Music!

Nick Finzer | Say When | Single

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.

Garry Dial and Rich DeRosa | Keep Swingin' | Album

Outside In Music is thrilled to announce the January 19, 2024 release of Keep Swingin’, a collaborative new project spearheaded by renowned pianist Garry Dial and stalwart arranger-drummer Rich DeRosa. Keep Swingin’ is a tribute to the great jazz educator Charlie Banacos, whose pedagogy has influenced legions of jazz musicians over the past 50 years. Keep Swingin’ will be released as a 10-track collection of Banacos’ music, reimagined and re-arranged by Dial and DeRosa. It is performed by some of Banacos’ most accomplished devotees,and friends including Mike Stern, Jeff Berlin, Jerry Bergonzi, Wayne Krantz, and many more. Complimenting the album is a stunning 100-page book of Charlie’s students’ personal anecdotes, photographs, artistic renderings, and more. The book features corresponding QR codes per tune, per chapter.

Jan 26 Boyce Justice Griffith | Joe's Blues | Single

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Jan 26 Boyce Justice Griffith | Joe's Blues | Single

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Feb 2 Dan Pugach | Tolerance | Single

Jan 19 Nick Finzer | Say When | Single