COMPOSING/ARRANGING

David Gibson has been composing and arranging since he was 13 years old. His first big band arrangement was an ambitious version of Nat Adderley’s “Work Song”. There is one recording of this in an archive of cassette tapes that will never see the light of day. But, here are some more recent works you may actually enjoy.

BIG BAND

After the Morning by John Hicks was arranged by DG for the Roy Hargrove Big Band. It is performed here by the New Energy Jazz Orchestra, Rochester, NY

Isabel the Liberator by Larry Willis was arranged by DG for the Roy Hargrove Big Band. It is performed here by the New Energy Jazz Orchestra, Rochester, NY



LITTLE BIG BAND

Comin’ Home was composed/arranged for the George Gee Swing Orchestra and appears on “Swing Makes You Happy”

Nature Boy as performed by the George Gee Swing Orchestra, featuring John Dokes.

That’s No Joke as performed by the George Gee Swing Orchestra, featuring Hilary Gardner.


STRINGS

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas as performed by Danny Aiello on My Christmas Song For You


‘Tis Autumn as performed by John Dokes, on John Dokes Sings, George Gee Swings.


Villainous Thing by Shayfer James


Silent Night as performed by Danny Aiello on My Christmas Song For You


I Could Have Told You as performed by John Dokes, on John Dokes Sings, George Gee Swings.


Where We Belong by Shayfer James


I’ll Be Home For Christmas as performed by Danny Aiello on My Christmas Song For You


Under the Willow by Shayfer James