The evolution of jazz has followed many paths, becoming so diverse that the definition of the word ‘jazz’ has become blurred. Ken Gregory's compositions combine elements of Swing, Latin, Funk, and Bebop. These innovative pieces are rooted in the foundations of classic jazz combined with a contemporary rhythmical approach, tending toward more linear melodies and greater tonal variation in the chord structures rather than using repetitive rhythm patterns. The band's four horns lend themselves to the creation of unusual blends of melodies and interesting textures, backed by pi
Ken Gregory has been playing trumpet since 1959 and writing music since 1970. As a composer, he has been commissioned to write for a variety of clients such as Warner Brothers Films, CNN, CNN International, CNN en Espanol, The Weather Channel, as well as many radio and TV advertisers and for songwriters and lyricists of all types. Ken has played trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass and keyboards on thousands of studio sessions, and is familiar with orchestration, arranging and composition, as well as audio engineering and MIDI programming techniques. Ken's band "Solid State" regularly performs his original compositions at various Jazz Festivals and clubs throughout the southeastern US, and has been featured on WRFG, WBCX, & WCLK FM radio stations, PBS Television's "Jazz Atlanta", at The Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Atlanta Arts Festival, and the Inman Park Festival, as well in many jazz clubs and private parties. Ken continues to be active in the professional music and recording business in Atlanta.
Sweeping Guitar Chords, Soaring Trumpet Melody, Funky Drums, Grand Piano.
Mood Music with Groove - Serious Smooth Jazz, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
Romantic Trumpet Melody with Smooth Jazz Background. Nice Piano Solo and Funky Guitar Rhythms, Upright Bass. Uplifting and Revitalizing! All Real Stuff - Live Musicians Playing Acoustic Instruments! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
Beautiful Inspiring Anthem Featuring Guitar and Trumpet. Moods Change Smoothly from Mellow to Energetic With Full Horn Section Backup. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Dreamy Mysterious Emotional Smooth Jazz Ballad. Beautiful Soaring Melodies With Contemporary Rhythm, Grand Piano, and Harp. Perfect for Romantic Scenes, Nature Documentaries, Travel Shows, Sweeping Panoramas, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Rock
Dreamy Gorgeous Smooth Instrumental Featuring Trumpet And Classical Guitar. Sensitive Guitar Solo Will Strum The Heartstrings. Mellow but Energetic, Instrumental, New Age Music, Contemporary Instrumental
Spacious Smooth Soaring Instrumental Featuring Trumpet and Classical Guitar. Mellow And Flowing - Great For Nature Documentary, Travel Show, Romantic Beach Scenes, etc. Instrumental, New Age Music, Nature
Smooth Sophisticated and Funky. Energetic but Elegant. Urban Groove with Beautiful Melodic Solos. Perfect for Travel, Weather, Documentary. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Dramatic Jazz
Beautiful Solemn Waltz Merging Into Spanish Influenced Orchestra, then to Woodwind Interlude and Classical Guitar Solo before Rousing Brass Finale, Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period
Smooth Funky Instrumental With Blazing Rock And Classical Guitar Solos. Energetic Rhythm Section Features Dynamic Drums and Bass, Instrumental, Rock Music, Funk Rock
Baroque Style Chamber Orchestra Piece in Dance Style of the 1600-1700's. Perfect for Royal Court Scenes, Royal Documentaries and Stories of Royal Life, English Masterpiece Theater, Agatha Christie Style Mysteries, English Country Life, Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period
Innovative Orchestral Piece with Sweeping Symphonic Strings, Woodwinds and Brass. Opening music Transforms into a Suite of Various Tempos and Styles, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Orchestral
Dynamic Hard-Hitting Horn-Based Rock. Explosive Rhythm Section Drives Brass Section With Tight Interweaving Lines. Great For Sports, Workout, Motivation, Extreme Travel, Show Opening, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
Smooth Jazz Ride In The Country. Mellow Relaxed Comfort. Perfect For Travel, Exercise, Documentary, Workout, Nature, Romantic Scenes, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
Energetic Big Band Funk. Blazing Rock Guitar Intro Leads into Hot Horn Section. Dynamic Solos on Sax, Trumpet, and Synthesizer. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Dreamy Latin-Flavor Bossa with Muted Trumpet and Guitar. Interesting Mysterious Inter-Weaving Melodic Lines. Perfect for Beach or Bar Scenes, Thoughtful Dramatic Footage, Mellow Travel Shots, Tropical Vacations, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Latin Jazz
Innovative Jazz-Rock Anthem Featuring Guitars and Horns. Driving Rhythm Section With Powerful Bass And Drums. Inspired Blazing Solos Lead To Rocked Out Finale, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Haunting Contemporary Miles Davis Style Ballad. Gorgeous Alto Flute, Muted Trumpet, and Piano Solos. Very Atmospheric and Moody - Great for Thoughtful Reflective Scenes, Introspective Human Interaction, Forest and River Scenes, Instrumental, Latin Music, Dramatic Latin Instrumentals
Haunting Melodic Ballad With Flute and Muted Trumpet. Smooth Interesting Jazz Fusion. Beautiful Piano and Alto Sax Solos, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Exotica
Innovative Acoustic Rock With Classical Guitar and Trumpet. Driving Rhythm Section Propels Soaring Melody Lines Through Mellow Section To Big Finale, Instrumental, Rock Music, Art Rock
High-Energy Horn Band Instrumental a la Brecker Brothers. Up-Tempo Amazing Solos and Rhythm - Perfect for Work-out Video, Urban Chase Scene, Corporate Motivation, Action-Travel, Dance and Excercise. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz-Funk
Dynamic Horn Section High Energy Uptempo Swing Instrumental A Real Kick-Starter for Show Openings, Introductions, Extreme Sports, Adventure Shows, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Dramatic Jazz
Hard-Hitting New York Jazz; Bebop Influences In A Contemporary Groove Featuring Trumpet, Guitar and Trombone. Anthemic Composition Great For Police Action/CSI-type Shows, Detective or Mystery Series, Urban Big-City Scenes, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Dramatic Jazz
Tropical Beach Smooth Bossa, but Adventurous and Quirky. Vocal Backgrounds Under Interesting Melodic Lines, Nice Listener-Friendly Solos, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Bossa Nova Jazz
Uplifting Energetic Guitar Driven Happy Rock and Roll. Mellow Classical Guitar Break to Big Allman Brothers Finale, Instrumental, Rock Music, Jam Bands
Powerful 6/8 Rhythm with Sax and Trumpet Soaring Melodic Lines. Art Blakey meets the Brecker Brothers with Driving Bass and Drum Groove, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Hard Bop
Royal Introduction Into King's Court or Regal Background Music with Piano and String Quartet. Stately Processional for Honorary Event in Traditional Classical Style, Instrumental, Classical Music, Renaissance Period
Hard-Swinging Modern Jazz With Horns. High-Energy, Wake' em Up, Get Their Attention. Innovative and Listenable, Lots of Fun, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Dramatic Jazz
Powerful Horn and Guitar Driven Anthem. Hard-Hitting Drums and Guitars, Tight Horn Lines and Rockin' Solos. Perfect for News and Sports, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
Hard-Hitting Horns and Rock Guitar Introduce This Triumphant Fanfare. Energetic Rhythm and Soaring Melodies Capture the Essence of Newsworthy Information, Instrumental, News Music, News Music
Regal Fanfare with Full Orchestra. Proclamation of Important Event Such As Entering Royal Court, Knighthood, Graduation, Being Ordained, Awards Ceremony, Military Recognition, Instrumental, Classical Music, 21st Century
Funky Modern Jazz - Interesting Harmonies and Horn Parts, Innovative yet
Smooth Rhythms. Wonderful Trombone and Piano Solos, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Mystery Song of the Jungle - the Buffarilla walks at night! Jungle Drums,
Acoustic Sound Effects, Sax, Electric Piano Synthesizer, & Percussion
with a Hypnotic Groove. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
Jazz-Rock Energy All the Way. Classical Music meets Smooth Jazz and Blues. Interesting Chord Progressions and Great Trombone, Piano and Guitar Solos, Pyrotechnic Drums. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Hot Latin Jazz, Energetic but Smooth. Solid Percussion and Bass, Great Trumpet, Trombone and Sax Solos. Horn Section, Nice Drum Breaks, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Latin Jazz
Super-Smooth Elegant Jazz - Nice Guitar Melodies, Soaring Trumpet – Guitar, Piano, and Trumpet. Beautiful Piano and Muted Trumpet Solos. Funky and Relaxed. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz
Hot Funk from the Top - Brecker Brothers meets Santana. Tight Horn Section -
Trumpet, Sax, Trombone with Blazing Guitar and Synth Solos, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
High Energy Funky Jazz Rock with Big City Horns. Nice harmonies, Muted Trumpet, Hot Sax, Guitar and Organ Solos, Super Funky Drums, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Medium-Slow Serious Swing, Minor key - Dark but Energetic and Playful.
Bebop Chord Changes and Melody with Interesting Twists.
Great Musical Interplay! Instrumental, Jazz Music, Cool Jazz
Reggae-Funk Jazz, a la Steely Dan. Horn Section, Rhythm Guitar.
Hot Sax, Synth Flute and Guitar Solos. A Laid Back Taste of De Islands, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz-Funk
Upbeat Jazz-Rock a la Spyro Gyra. Energetic & Uplifting with Nice Melody and Solos – Trumpet, Vibes, Guitar, Trombone, Saxophone. Smooth and funky. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Rock
Smooth Latin Jazz, Island Rhythms -- Cool Bossa Nova with a beautiful romantic melody. Soft trombone, muted trumpet, flugelhorn, grand piano and trombone solos. Lovely chillout music with a dash of energy. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Latin Jazz
Super-Funk Guitars, a la James Brown, with Horns. Jazzy Bridge with Interweaving Horn lines. Pop - Jazz Guitar Melody with Heavy Rock Ending, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz Fusion
Serious Jive Funk - Cool Urban Hip with Funky Jazz & Blues. Syncopated Rhythmic Surprises, Cool Chord Changes. Great Guitar and Trombone Solos, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Soul Jazz | Groove
Innovative 5/4 Latin Funk Groove - Flamenco Mood Smooth Jazz with Great Piano, Muted Trombone, and Classical Guitar Solos. Nice Relaxed Energy, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Latin Jazz
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