Bamford Stevens is a classically trained musician (Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied piano under Dorothy K. Price). He has acquired extensive experience as a composer, arranger, jobbing musician, and educator. His musical style evolved by incorporating Jazz harmonies and rhythms into popular, traditional, and ethnic music. Bamford's original compositions and musical arrangements have been placed in multiple broadcast, film and television productions worldwide, and provide a showcase for the skilled musicianship of the performing artists with whom he is associated.
The term "pulsar" refers to a PULSating stAR; this one pulsates to a hip-hop beat. The arrangement features baritone saxophone, ocarina, piano, electric guitar, and a bevy of percussion instruments. Our arrangement can enhance a scene in an inner-city action-adventure or dramatic Film/TV production. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop
"Me Encanta" (I Love It) is a bossa nova arrangement that features three-part harmony baritone sax choruses with rhythm background (acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drum). The song presents a relaxed, thoughtful mood with a gentle Latin beat. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
The music starts as Detective Julius J. ("Orange Julius") Jackson leaves his parked car. He then strolls purposefully down the dark street toward a distant brownstone flat, home of his primary suspect. Our musical arrangement features a solo acoustic piano backed by horns, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Bygone Days" might remind you of Archie and Edith as they sang during the opening credits: "Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again". Our arrangement features piano and mellow vibraphone solos backed by acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Been That, Done There" is a happy tune that one might hum or whistle while strolling or while performing a simple task. A rubato solo piano introduction is followed by vibraphone accompanied by acoustic piano, bass, and drums. Our arrangement features vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Ladybird's Waltz" is an up-tempo jazz waltz that celebrates the life of a former American First Lady, Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, who in her youth was said to be "as purty as a ladybird". Our arrangement features vibraphone, flute and piano solos. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Waltz
"Lluvia" (Rainy) is a slow, romantic ballad that features baritone saxophone and acoustic piano solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. The background is reminiscent of Billy Joel's piano style. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a scene in a dramatic or romantic film or television production. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Acoustic
Feng shui is the ancient Chinese practice of arrangement and placement of objects within space to promote harmony with the environment. The musical composition, "Feng Shui" features a harmonious blend of acoustic piano and bass solos that build upon progressions of fourths. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
At the end of a long workday, the last commuter train of the evening is slowly nearing the end of the line. The last passenger stands by the door, waiting for the train to come to a stop. Our arrangement can be used to transition between scenes in a dramatic/romantic film/TV production. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
"Gone Fishin'" is a smooth jazz arrangement that features vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass, and drums. The mood of the song is upbeat; the arrangement evokes memories of happy times. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Gumshoe" provides intense, driving background music to enhance a mystery/thriller or suspense film score. Techno-electronic arrangement features an extended grunge solo performed on a distorted electric guitar. Instrumental, Action, Intense Electronic
"Kiss Your Girlfriend" is an up-tempo bossa nova tune that features flutes, trombones, vibraphone, and acoustic guitar backed by a lively acoustic piano trio. Lively Latin music to segue/transition between scenes or to enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
"Mysterious Sound Track" provides atmosphere/background for a mystery, suspense, or thriller motion picture. Our arrangement, which features alto flute lead backed by full orchestral strings and percussion, can be used to enhance a scene in an action-adventure or dramatic film or TV production. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
"Cuchi FedEx Man" offers a light bossa nova that features vibraphone and piano backed by acoustic guitar, bass and Latin percussion. Our arrangement provides background or theme music for a Rio beach scene in a travelog or romantic film or television production. Instrumental, Brazilian, Bossa Nova
A sweet, haunting melody performed by a dynamic piano trio backed by rhythm guitar. Soothing, romantic music to set the mood for a quiet evening with someone you love. Beautiful music to underscore a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
The song's title, "High Five" reflects its 5/4 time signature. After sequential 12 bar bass and piano introductions, the melody is played on vibraphone with rhythm background (acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums). Additional choruses feature extended vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Wishing Well" features a solo rubato electric guitar. Our composition, performed in the style popularized by Bucky Pizzarelli, is reminiscent of the jazz guitar style that first appeared in the 1930s-1940s and subsequently was updated in the 1960s-1970s. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda", the procrastinator's lament, features an acoustic piano opening followed by baritone saxophone solo choruses backed by jazz guitar, acoustic bass, and drum. Our jazzy, up-tempo arrangement makes a perfect addition to a romantic or romantic comedy film/TV score. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Traditional Irish folk song, updated. At the conclusion of your St. Patrick's Day celebration, you might be in the mood to listen to a wistful, bluesy rendition of "Danny Boy". Our arrangement opens with solo rubato acoustic piano joined in the second chorus by sensitive acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, British & Irish, Ireland
"London Derrière" - not to be confused with Londonderry Air ("Oh, Danny Boy") - is an upbeat jazz arrangement performed by two acoustic pianos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement provides a smooth transition between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy producti, Instrumental, Action, Intense Jazz
"Maybe Tomorrow" is an upbeat jazz arrangement that opens with a Gerry Mulligan-style baritone saxophone backed only by acoustic bass. The head is followed by a solo baritone sax jazz choruses accompanied by an acoustic piano trio. Segue between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy production. Instrumental, Jazz, Burlesque Jazz
"Techno Babble" offers a driving ostinato theme that promotes a sense of mystery or foreboding. The performance is reminiscent of the style made famous in the 1980s by Jan Hammer, who produced the music featured in 90 episodes of "Miami Vice". Action-Adventure; Car Chase; Law and Crime, Instrumental, Electronic, Dark Ambient
"Obrigado" (thanks, much obliged) features Latin rhythms and is performed by vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass, and drums/percussion. Our arrangement can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic or dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
"Bright Future" offers an upbeat, dancing jazz arrangement that features a lively vibraphone soloist backed by a dedicated piano trio with acoustic guitar. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy Film/TV production, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Burnt Sienna": a warm orange-brown, a favorite Crayola color! Our adagio arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 54), which features a warm vibraphone lead backed by acoustic piano, acoustic guitar and bass, provides background music to enhance a romantic/dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
"Deep Ellum" is a renovated warehouse district East of downtown Dallas, Texas, where live entertainment reigns supreme and trend-setting musical groups can be heard and appreciated. Our upbeat arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 150) features piano and vibraphone solos backed by bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Gangsta Bling" is a techno-electronica compositions that features figured electric bass and drums/percussion with electric guitar riffs. Our arrangement provides driving background music to enhance a scene in an urban crime/suspense film or television production. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Hip Hop Instrumental
"Ambience" offers techno-electronica as ambient background music to enhance a mystery, dramatic or science fiction film or television production. "Take 2" features enhanced treble resonance. Mysterious, suspenseful underscore. Instrumental, Electronic, Drone music
"Fanciful" features a lively piano trio backed by rhythm guitar. Our upbeat arrangement might be used to set the mood for a film/TV romance or romantic comedy production. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Our arrangement, a salute to legendary burlesque comedian Billy "Cheese 'n’ Crackers" Hagen, features mellow vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Cosi Fan Tootsie" is a playful, upbeat toe-teaser that features piano and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement can be used to segue between scenes or to enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice" - Our up-tempo arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 195), which features an extended baritone saxophone solo backed by a lively acoustic piano trio, can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Kubrik's Rube" combines a fascination with movies directed by Stanley Kubrick and the mystery of Rubik's Cube. Our arrangement, which features acoustic piano and mellow vibraphone backed by acoustic bass and drums, can be used to enhance a scene in an action-adventure or dramatic film or TV score. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Indiana Baby, Hoosier Daddy" is an upbeat jazz arrangement that features baritone saxophone and acoustic piano solos. The arrangement can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Elli's Song", written by Ethan Winer and dedicated to his wife, features a country guitar lead with guitar and harmonica background. Our arrangement can be used to segue between scenes or to enhance a romantic or dramatic scene in a Western-themed film or television production. Instrumental, Country, CCM
"Juan Meatball" is a sad, sad song. Like the song says, you get no bread with Juan Meatball. The arrangement is performed by acoustic piano backed by acoustic bass and drums and features a one-chorus, woeful baritone saxophone solo. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Black Tux, White Sox" (just glance at the musicians on the bandstand at a wedding gig!) is a medium-tempo blues. The arrangement features mellow vibraphone, acoustic piano, and bari sax solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"I Water The Coverfront" is a lighthearted, medium-tempo foxtrot that features vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a scene in a romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
"Minor Blues For Johann" (for J. S. Bach, that is) opens with a fugue performed by full orchestral strings. This segment is followed by 12-bar blues choruses played in a minor key. Our arrangement ends with a reprise of the opening fugue. Use to enhance a scene in a dramatic film or TV production. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
"No Tickee, No Washee" – a sign in a Chinese hand laundry. Our quasi-Oriental composition features a pentatonic opening followed by a polyphonic bridge and jazz choruses that feature vibraphone and acoustic piano solos. Our arrangement can enhance a comedy or cartoon film or television presentation. Instrumental, Jazz, Ragtime
“Streets Of Laredo” is a popular Southwestern folk song. Our arrangement, which features solo rubato acoustic guitar, can be used to enhance a scene in a Western film/TV production and also can be used as background music for a movie or slide show that features original Western art or sculpture. Instrumental, Americana, American Patriotic
"WYSIWYG" (What You See Is What You Get) is an example of "3rd stream music" that adopts a theme-and-variations form. Our performance features solo acoustic piano; the 3rd chorus (Variation 2) features a jazz piano trio. The arrangement concludes with the main theme followed by a short coda. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
“Wicked, Wicked Man” is a children’s folksong sung during Purim, a Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of ancient Persian Jews from destruction. Our arrangement provides music for dancing and singing during the holiday celebration. Instrumental, Folk, Jewish Folk
"Going Home" is an American Negro spiritual that provides the plaintive melody featured in the 2nd movement (Largo) of Dvorak's 9th Symphony ("From The New World"). Our slow, stately orchestral strings arrangement provides underscore for a civilian or military funeral scene in a film/TV production. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century, Antonin Dvorak
"Ten Bar Fugue" offers intricate and mysterious background music. Our Baroque arrangement, which features full orchestral strings, can be used to transition between scenes or to enhance a scene in a dramatic/mystery production. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
"Dark Side Of The Moon" is a classic soft rock arrangement that features mellow vibraphone backed by various percussion instruments and enhanced by the addition of techno-electronic effects. Soft, smooth background music to support a scene in a romantic film or television production. Instrumental, Rock, Soft Rock
Fans of Warner Bros. cartoons will recognize "Sufferin' Succotash" as the mild oath that has become Sylvester P. Pussycat's trademark. Our arrangement, which features electronic instruments, piano, and baritone saxophone backed by energetic percussion, provides an aggressive sound track for film/TV. Instrumental, Electronic, Livetronica
"Requiem" is a very slow, sad arrangement that features techno-electronic effects enhanced by orchestral strings. Our arrangement provides background/atmosphere music to accompany a dramatic or funeral scene in a film or television production. Instrumental, New Age, Atmospheres
"Progressions" is a smooth jazz arrangement that features vibraphone and jazz electric guitar solos backed by acoustic piano, bass and drums. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a scene or to transition between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Alien", constructed over an ostinato contrabass figure, is enhanced by the addition of techno-electronic effects and a variety of percussion instruments. Our arrangement provides background/atmosphere music to accompany a science fiction production or a dramatic/mystery scene. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Ambient Music
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