Big Band Charts by Kelly Beaman
 Kelly Beaman is a trombonist, vocalist, composer, arranger, artist manager, producer and teacher. He has performed in such places as Madison Square Garden, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and along the East coast with the US Air Force Heritage of America Band. Endorsements for his work have come from such industry figures as producer/arrangers Peter Graves (Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, the late Jaco Pastorius), Duane Hitchings (Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart), and Donald Fraser (Sarah Brightman, Jessye Norman, English Chamber Orchestra, BBC), jazz vocalist Kurt Reichenbach, and New York’s New Swing Sextet. Recent opportunities have included a commission by Lt. Colonel Larry Lang of the USAF Academy Band to transcribe and re-arrange Doc Severinson’s orchestral arrangement of “The Christmas Song.”
Currently Mr. Beaman lives in the Chicago area where he represents Latin Music Booking. This has led to a recent opportunity to represent Jorge Casas and the Sound Machine, the band which continues to perform with Gloria Estefan. Mr. Beaman is also an active free-lance musician, serving many different groups. He is available for commissions for many types of music and for educational clinics on a variety of musical subjects. Mr. Beaman holds a Bachelor of Music in Composition from Illinois Wesleyan University, a Master of Music from Northern Illinois University, and an MBA from Rollins College. |
Big Band Charts by Kelly Beaman
But, Then AgainBut, Then Again is a straight-ahead swing tune which captures the spirit of Count Basie. At a medium tempo, this is great for dancing and for teaching the swing concept. Three solos with the lead trombone, lead tenor, and piano (opt. guitar) are complimented with an intermittent brass quartet soli followed by a full ensemble shout chorus. After a recap, the chart ends with a nod to Li’l Darlin’ as it slows to a beautiful full-ensemble close. Lead and 2nd trumpet play to high D. Grade 3.5. Recorded by the Madison Jazz Orchestra, Brian Whitty, director, Kelly Beaman, trombone, Bill Grahn, tenor sax, Vince Jesse, guitar. PRICE $19.95 |
