Tim Garland
Tim Garland (PRS)Acclaimed British saxophonist, blurring lines between jazz & orchestral
Latest Tracks
Ave Maria4801/1Transcendent arrangemenent of Gounod's famous classical melody over Bach's rippling prelude for mezzo soprano saxophone & piano3:0056 BPM- Gymnopédie No. 14801/2Calm, reflective arrangement of Satie’s most famous melody played on mezzo soprano saxophone with measured piano accompaniment2:5087 BPM
- La Calme De L'Amour4801/3Romantic classical duet in the Impressionist style with lyrical mezzo soprano sax & gently waltzing piano3:01103 BPM
- Largo, New World Symphony4801/4Famous plaintive theme from Dvorak's New World Symphony reimagined on mezzo soprano saxophone with piano accompaniment4:12
- Valse Modesty4801/5Heartfelt, touching melody in the classical French style with mezzo soprano saxophone & piano2:4978 BPM
- Clair De Lune4801/6Enchanting mezzo soprano saxophone & piano arrangement of Debussy's dreamy classical melody2:40
- Gymnopédie No. 34801/7Sublime arrangement of Satie’s wistful melody for mezzo soprano saxophone with piano accompaniment2:15
- Pavane4801/8Beautiful arrangement of Faure's elegant & wistful melody for mezzo soprano saxophone & piano2:38104 BPM
Selected Albums
- In Pursuit Of SwingDiverse big band arrangements, from slinky 60s cuts to glitzy showtime swing via macho 70s numbers.
- Swing HardA variety of big band – cool, slick themes to big, bad bass riffs and a Latin dance spectacular
- Mister Meaner Mister Meaner sees saxophonist Tim Garland exploring playful dramedy with pianist Jason Rebello.
- You Don't SayRelaxed, playful soprano sax with piano, bass clarinet, subtle brushes and hand claps.
The story behind the sound
British saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Tim Garland’s awards and honors include 2006 Musician of the Year from the Cross-Parliamentary Jazz Society, a Grammy Award for his orchestrations of Chick Corea’s “The New Crystal Silence,” and the 2016 Jazzwise Readers' Poll Album of the Year for “One,” as well as several BBC awards. In addition to his time in Chick Corea’s band, he’s also belonged to bands led by Bill Bruford, Allan Ganley, and Sir John Dankworth, as well as fronting a number of his own. Tim takes great joy in the merging of musical styles to match his own eclectic vision. Tim studied Jazz and Classical Composition at Guildhall School of Music and has written for many world-renowned orchestras.