JEFF TYZIK: Conductor: Program Offerings

New Programs

A CENTURY OF JAZZ

Guest Artists: Byron Stripling (trumpet), Wycliffe Gordon (trombone), sax soloist, guitar soloist, and drummer.

Tracing each era of Jazz, this program begins at the turn of the (20th) century with music of Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton taking the audience through the roots of and the different eras of America's original art form. It’s all about Jazz from Ragtime, Swing, Big Band, Bee-Bop and Fusion.

Recent performances: Rochester (premiere May 2008)

NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES

Guest artists:
Byron Stripling, trumpet & vocals
Dee Daniels, vocals
Wycliffe Gordon, trombone
Bobby Floyd, Hammond B3 organ

From Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday to Count Basie, New Orleans and beyond. An evening of the Blues in every form. A dramatic opener plus solos, duos and quartets of jazz virtuoso talent bring high energy onstage and great music enjoyed by a broad audience. Great Tyzik arrangements of titles including “Basin Street Blues”, “Night Train”, “Gimme a Pigfoot”, “St. Louis Blues” and more.

All music is provided on this program

Recent/upcoming performances: Rochester, Hartford, Naples, Vancouver, Edmonton

MOTOWN TRIBUTE

Guest Artist: “Spectrum” vocal quartet

Featuring fresh Tyzik arrangements written especially for the Detroit Symphony. This program features hit songs from the Temptations, The Four Tops, James Brown and more.

Recent performances: Detroit (premiere), Rochester, Oregon, Vancouver

‘S WONDERFUL GERSHWIN

Guest Artists: Van Cliburn winner, pianist Jon Nakamatsu; Broadway vocalist Doug LaBrecque

Based on the Tyzik/Nakamatsu best-selling 2007 Harmonia Mundi recording which was at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Classical Albums chart for seven weeks and in the Top 15 Classical Albums chart for four months. This is a rich and entertaining program of Gershwin’s best songs from film and Broadway including “Swanee” and “Our Love Is Here To Stay”, plus his Cuban Overture, Rhapsody in Blue and American in Paris.

Recent/Upcoming Performances: Rochester, Vail Festival, Vancouver, Oregon

SONGS OF LOVE

Guest Artist: Doug LaBrecque, baritone

A program of the best love songs from Broadway, Motown, the Great American Songbook and a few classical gems. Acclaimed baritone Doug LaBrecque graces the stage with his velvety sound and versatile style. A great alternative to the standard Broadway evening.

Available 09/10 season

A NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB

Guest Artists: Byron Stripling (trumpet/vocals), Carmen Bradford (vocals), tap dancer, drummer

Jeff Tyzik and Byron Stripling have created a night at the legendary Cotton Club to be premiered in Rochester in 09/10. Vocalist Carmen Bradford, a tap dancer, and the great music of Ellington, Chick Webb and Cab Calloway. A night of exciting music and dance from the bands that made history in 1920s New York.

Available 09/10 season

ROMANCING THE WEST

Guest Artist: Doug LaBrecque, baritone

Sounds of the Old West including audience favorites like Copland’s Hoe Down from Rodeo, Tyzik arrangements of themes from classic western films including Magnificent 7, How The West Was Won, Dances With Wolves, and Tyzik’s original composition Bravo, Colorado. Doug LaBrecque sings Oklahoma, Songs of Stephen Foster and more.

Recent performances: Vail with Rochester Phiharmonic (June 2007)

BROADWAY

A CENTURY OF BROADWAY

Guest Artists: Doug LaBrecque and Christiane Noll

A program including musical highlights from the world of Broadway over the course of a century; from Gilbert & Sullivan and Sigmund Romberg (STOUTHEARTED MEN & THE DESERT SONG) to Irving Berlin and Rodgers & Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Weber (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR & PHANTOM OF THE OPERA). Two of Broadway's hottest vocalists bring a chemistry to the stage that is unmatched.

Most of the music is provided.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Rochester, Naples, Oregon

BROADWAY GEMS

Guest Artists: Jan Horvath, Gary Mauer, Daniel Narducci

A signature Tyzik twist on a classic art form, this program includes Broadway hits from historic shows such as LERNER AND LOWE’S CAMELOT and MY FAIR LADY, RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA. A special tribute to COLE PORTER, ANDREW LLOYD WEBER, STEPHEN SONDHEIM and music from LEONARD BERNSTEIN’S WEST SIDE STORY make this an unforgettable evening.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Naples, Rochester, Vail, Hartford

JAZZ

THE SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS (Tribute to Louis Armstrong)

Guest Artist: Byron Stripling, Trumpet/Vocals

Trumpeter and vocalist Byron Stripling toured America as Louis Armstrong in the production "The Autobiography of Louis Armstrong" with performances at the Kennedy Center. Musical selections include Armstrong hits "What a Wonderful World", "Hello Dolly", "St. James Infirmary", "Basin St. Blues", "When the Saints", "Struttin' with Some Barbeque" and more.

Tyzik & Stripling provide most orchestral material

Recent/Upcoming performances: Baltimore, Boston Pops, Seattle, Toronto, Rochester, Naples, Hartford, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Detroit, Indianapolis, Oregon, Pacific Symphony

MISBEHAVIN' NIGHTLY

Guest Artist: Byron Stripling, Trumpet/Vocals

A fun evening featuring Tyzik signature arrangements of the music of Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, W.C. Handy and Dizzy Gillespie with the audience joining in on "Minnie the Moocher". Other selections include "I Can't Get Started", "Flat Foot Floogie", "St. Louis Blues", "A Night in Tunisia", "Honeysuckle Rose", etc.

*A combination of both programs can also be done.

SWING / BIG BAND

THE FABULOUS '40's

Guest Artists: Doug LaBrecque and Dee Daniels (vocalists), Carla Heiney and Kevin St. Laurent (swing dancers), and drummer

A unique Tyzik program of some of the greatest music of the 1940’s that covers Swing, Broadway, Film and Classical “hits” of that unique decade. Featuring Tyzik’s signature arrangements of the swing classics: In The Mood, String of Pearls, One O’Clock Jump, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and more. Broadway hits from "Oklahoma"and ”South Pacific”), Film ("Casablanca") and Classical (Copland "Hoedown"). This concert has the feel of a big production. Featuring Swing dancers and Jazz and Broadway vocalists (see www.robinmckelle.com).

Some music provided, some music rentals.

Recent performances: Seattle (premiere),Rochester,Vancouver

SWINGIN' WITH SINATRA & DORSEY

Guest Artists: Steve Lippia (vocalist), Jim Pugh (trombone soloist), and drummer

An evening of Sinatra and Dorsey full of their hit songs that have touched the hearts of millions, with new Tyzik arrangements of Sinatra favorites " My Way", "New York, New York", “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” “Fly Me To The Moon” and more and classic Tommy Dorsey hits "Getting Sentimental Over You", "Marie", "Song of India" and the newly rediscovered Shilkret Trombone Concerto written for Dorsey in the 1940’s. This program features the best of Sinatra and Dorsey. Steve Lippia’s vocal sound and delivery is very “Sinatra”. Hear Steve sing at www.stevelippia.com

Tyzik provides all orchestral material except Shilkret Concerto.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Vail Festival (premiere), Rochester, Naples, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Oregon, New Jersey, Toronto

BIG BAND HIT PARADE

Guest Artists: Dee Daniels OR Robin McKelle, vocalist Carla Heiney and Kevin St. Laurent, swing dancers

Jeff Tyzik can tailor a program with any of the above guest artists in any combination to suit your audience/programming objective. All material supplied by Jeff Tyzik including his critically acclaimed arrangements of Big Band classics by Miller, Dorsey, Basie, Goodman, Kenton, Ellington and more.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Toronto, Indianapolis, North Carolina, Naples, St. Louis, Boston Pops, Buffalo, Edmonton, Rochester, Vail Festival, Baltimore, Ottawa

LATIN

LATIN RHYTHMS OR FIESTA

Guest Artist: The Mambo Kings, salsa ensemble

A journey through the sounds of Latin influence on orchestral standards such as Ginastera's Estancia Suite and Gershwin's Cuban Overture plus Tyzik arrangements of Piazzolla's "Oblivion" and Lecouna's "Malaguena", to the Latin influences on today's popular music as performed by the 5-piece salsa ensemble (bass, sax, drums, piano, sax/flute) The Mambo Kings. The Mambo Kings have created unique arrangements of Dave Brubeck's "Blue Rondo", Santana's "Oye Como Va" and other popular latin standards. A program that integrates the symphonic repertoire with Latin jazz and salsa.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Dallas, Baltimore, Oregon, Rochester, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Hartford, Naples, Detroit

SOUNDS OF BRAZIL

Guest Artist: Brasilia ensemble

This 5-piece ensemble with vocalist with a sound reminiscent of Astrude Gilberto brings the samba to life on stage. Original and traditional Brazilian music is integrated with an orchestral sound through Tyzik's exceptional arrangements including a tribute to Jobim ("Girl from Ipanema", "Summer Samba", "Corcorvado") and Piazzolla favorites.

Tyzik provides all orchestral material

Recent/Upcoming performances: Vancouver, Rochester, Oregon

CELTIC

CELTIC MAGIC

Guest Artists: Cathie Ryan, vocalist and Jeremy Kittel, Irish fiddler and local Irish Dance Company

This program features international recording artist and former lead singer of 'Cherish the Ladies' Cathie Ryan, Scottish National Championship Fiddling sensation Jeremy Kittel and a local Irish dance troupe in music orchestrated and arranged by Jeff Tyzik. Throw in a Pennywhistle solo if available.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Detroit (premiere), Rochester, New Jersey, Hartford

IRISH EYES ARE SMILING

Guest Artists: John McDermott or Natalie MacMaster

An evening highlighting one of these popular artists in a fully integrated program including traditional Irish classics and Tyzik arrangements of Irish folk music.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Rochester, Vancouver

HOLIDAY

HOLIDAY POPS

Guest Artists: Vocalist (Tenor or Soprano). Optional extras: Chorus, Orchestra step out solos, Youth Orchestra soloists (violin and cello).

Jeff Tyzik has created over 40 holiday pieces for orchestra, orchestra/chorus and orchestra/children's chorus and special features for orchestra soloists. After twelve seasons, Tyzik's holiday pops with the Rochester Philharmonic now attracts 17,000 concertgoers each year. Chanukah and Christmas selections and special musical Santas are included. Each Tyzik holiday concert can be adjusted to fit the orchestra's needs/wishes.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Rochester, Seattle, St. Louis, Baltimore, Nashville, Milwaukee, Toronto

OTHER THEMES

SAFETY LAST

This concert begins with a 25 minute first half featuring Tyzik arrangements of music from the 1920s:Jelly Roll Morton and early Gershwin. Following intermission, Jeff Tyzik conducts the new Carl Davis score live to picture with the restored version from Sony of the 1923 classic silent film “Safety Last” starring Harold Lloyd.

First half music provided, filmscore and movie are rentals This concert uses a reduced orchestra

Recent /upcoming performances: Rochester, Oregon

GREATEST HITS OF THE 20TH CENTURY

Guest artists: TBD depending on repertoire

Swing, Broadway, Film, Popular Song, Rock and Classical “hits” of the 20TH CENTURY. Gershwin, Berlin, R&H, Ellington, Copland, Beatles, Motown,etc. Vast repertoire programmed uniquely by Jeff Tyzik.

A hit in Baltimore and Rochester!

THAT'S AMORE!

Guest Artist: tenor soloist required

An evening of popular and classic Italian music utilizing orchestral standards such as Verdi's La Forza del Destino and Tyzik arrangements of popular Italian themes including a tribute to Mario Lanza ("Be My Love", "Because", "With a Song in My Heart") and popular songs such as "O Sole Mio" and "Torna a Surriento".

Tyzik provides most orchestral material.

Recent/Upcoming performances: New Jersey Symphony, Seattle, Utah, Rochester, Baltimore, Indianapolis, St. Louis

4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR

Guest Artist: chorus (optional) Baritone soloist, optional Orchestra step-out soloists, optional

A program of Tyzik arrangements including "Amazing Grace", "When the Saints", "Down by the Riverside", Tyzik's "Fantasy on American Themes" and "American Celebration" for orchestra and chorus or soloists and American classical gems such as Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Sousa marches and more.

Tyzik provides most orchestral material

Recent/Upcoming performances: Vail Festival, Rochester, Naples, Oregon, Santa Rosa, Winnipeg (Canadian Remembrance Day)

AMERICAN Rhapsody

Guest Artist: Stephen Salters, Baritone

A unique evening of American classics: from Gershwin and Berlin to Copland’s “Old American Songs” featuring internationally acclaimed opera star Stephen Salters. Special Tyzik arrangements of American spirituals and patriotic gems.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Vail Festival, Rochester

CLASSICS OF THE SILVER SCREEN

An evening of some of the best symphonic music of the 20th century. Tyzik's own arrangements of "Magnificent 7", "Dances with Wolves", "How the West was Won", James Bond themes and more, are combined with hits such as "Star Wars", "Gone with the Wind", "Lawrence of Arabia", "ET", "Jaws", "The Natural", "Ben Hur", "Silverado", "King Kong", "The Pink Panther", "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Schindler's List", etc. Tyzik commentary throughout or we involve the local film critic on stage as part of the show.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Rochester, Chautauqua Festival, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Naples, Monte Carlo(Goldsmith Tribute), Philadelphia Orchestra (Saratoga), Hartford

HOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN

Halloween fun with film music including "Batman", "Darth Vader", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Harry Potter", "Hook", "ET", "King Kong", "Adventures on Earth", etc.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Rochester, The Florida Orchestra

GERSHWIN, BY GEORGE!

Guest Artists: Kevin Deas and Roberta Laws, vocalists Chorus

A Gershwin celebration including his Cuban Overture, Promenade, The Man I Love, S'Wonderful, and Piano Preludes orchestrated by Jeff Tyzik for Clarinet solo and orchestra. Porgy and Bess comprises the second half of this tribute to one of America's greatest crossover composers.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Naples, Rochester, Baltimore

SYMPHONIC ELEGANCE

An elegant evening featuring Bernstein’s “Three Dances from On The Town”, “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story”, Tyzik’s orchestration of Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite”, Gershwin’s “Lullaby for Strings”, and more. A great crossover concert for both the pops and classical audience.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Rochester, Vancouver

HIGH CLASS BRASS

Guest Artist: Allen Vizzutti, trumpet

Trumpet virtuoso and international concert artist Allen Vizzutti is featured on Lecuona's "Malaguena", Piazzolla's "Oblivion" and Vizzutti's "Adventura Espanol". The brass section of the orchestra is featured in this classy brassy program in Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Gabrieli Canzonas and special Tyzik arrangements. Vizzutti has breathtaking virtuosity on the trumpet.

Recent/Upcoming performances: Rochester, Vancouver, Winnipeg

SPOTLIGHT ON “YOUR SYMPHONY"

Guests artists: Orchestra step-outs Artists from your city

A unique crossover concert featuring orchestra soloists and orchestral section features in every genre of music: from classical to jazz, pop, latin, folk, Celtic, etc. In addition we can spotlight worthy soloists from your city selected by the audience or internet vote or write in nominations. Tyzik will create arrangements to fit the artists and the orchestra. Bring in new audiences and garner media attention with this one.

Upcoming performances: Rochester, Vancouver

IN PRODUCTION

Thrilling Thirties

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Cole Porter, Gone With The Wind and more. A “big production” feel featuring vocalist Doug LaBrecque with dancers and more.

Roaring Twenties

Ragtime, Al Jolsen, Scott Joplin, the Charleston. The Twenties were “HOT”. Great songs like “Swanee”, “Toot, Toot, Tootsie”, “You Made Me Love You” with Doug LaBrecque and dancers.

IN ADDITION

Jeff Tyzik has conducted and created exciting and relevant 1st half programs for performances with Tony Bennett, Bernadette Peters, Johnny Mathis, Mel Torme, John Pizzarelli, Marilyn Horne, Ann Hampton Calloway, Dianne Reeves, Michael Feinstein, Barbara Cook, John MacDermott, Lou Rawls, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ben Vereen, Doc Severinsen, Vic Damone, Tony Tenille, Arturo Sandoval and other name artists. Jeff Tyzik can help you create a unique program tailored to fit your interests or needs and can create 1st half programs for major artist appearances that will leave the audience feeling that the first half featuring your orchestra was as valuable an experience as the main attraction.