David White｜Trombonist, Composer & Music Director ｜New York, NY

While certainly a potent horn player in his own right, White proves himself a remarkable composer whose willingness to stretch textures and tonalities without sacrificing a sense of swing might remind listeners of great ensembles like the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.

Structurally [David White's] pieces are quite compact, and they move forward with astonishing vigor.

White guides his 17-member orchestra through a program of compositions that seamlessly move from extended blues strut one moment to soft-focus serenity the next.