Gallery
Highlights of Joe's compositions, performances, and various excerpts
Start at 22:18 - "Inquiry" is a geometric composition that utilizes the Lydian Chromatic Concept as a system of architecture for the piece. This piece is improvisational with an emphasis on thematic and expressionistic melodies. Performed with Ben Schwendener in Cambridge on 9/21/2025.
Copyrighted material 2025.
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Start at 39:26 - "It's Unknown" is another geometric composition utilizing the same compositional system as the above piece. For more information on this concept, please view the blog section soon to learn more. Performed with Ben Schwendener on 9/21/2025
Copyrighted material 2025.
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"As The Sun Sets" performed by the NEC Jazz Composer's Workshop Orchestra in April 2025. This piece was written with the intent of continuing to explore different composition and improvisation methods within a large ensemble, featuring Sammy Davies on trumpet.
Copyrighted material 2025.
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"Pismo Dunes" performed by the NEC Jazz Composer's Workshop Orchestra in December 2024. This piece was written upon reflecting on time spent on the west coast.
Copyrighted material 2024.
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Excerpt of "But Beautiful" performing with the Bob Neskie ensemble at NEC in December 2024.
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Excerpt of "Iska" arranged by Jim Connolly performed during Jim's M.M. recital at NEC.
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