Andrew R. Gatewood is a Jazz pianist and composer from Michigan with two compositions that have recently been selected for the 2017-2018 Independent Filmmaker Project. He is one of the overall winners of the 2017 Radio Airplay Holiday Contest for his arrangement of God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen. Selected tracks are now available on four compilation albums, including Jazz Music Sensations, Folk Rhythm Mode, Folk Music Issue, and Jazz About the Rhythm. Andrew began studying piano and music theory while completing his undergraduate studies.
This track expresses the love that is shared between a father and daughter. The original concept was written without a tempo, which creates an atmosphere of heartfelt emotion and contemplation. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
A beautiful rendition of the traditional Christmas song, now in the public domain. This track features the piano leading with the opening melody and the bridge, with a three part harmony (flute, classical trumpet and tenor saxophone) in addition to a full string orchestra. It is ideal for commercial, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
This track is a delightful version of the holiday favorite, which features the traditional piano trio. It begins with the sounds of beautiful Christmas bells, a dynamic introduction and transitions into a swinging med tempo ride. It is ideal for commercial advertisement, film, and TV. Public Domain, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
A medium tempo jazz composition, written in the bebop jazz style of the 1950's and 1960's. In addition to sharing elements of the bebop and straight ahead styles, this swinging track, with an acoustic piano lead, makes you want to snap your fingers and dance! Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
This is a swinging medium tempo track, characteristic of the cool jazz/bebop sound and includes a beautiful melodic and harmonic interplay between the tenor sax and trumpet. It reflects a vibrant and active urban neighborhood, coping with multiple challenges, but enjoying life, with the hope for a, Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This track, now in the public domain, is a beautiful rendition of a holiday classic, which features the piano leading with the traditional melody, followed by a full string orchestra, including flute, French horn and harp. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
A traditional jazz ballad, which could also be classified as a new age concept. Its beautiful melodic line and full string orchestra, evoke feelings of hope, peace and serenity. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz Piano, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
This Latin Jazz ballad is ideal for creating the romantic mood and island setting. The relaxing effects of the beautiful melodic line, with a guitar lead, coupled with a dance tempo, will elicit feelings and images of young couples in love. Perfect as the love intro for film or TV. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
This is a swinging three/quarter uplifting and emotional track, reminiscent of the spiritual sound of the 1960s. It opens and ends with a bass lead that drives the entire song and is uniquely accentuated by a tenor sax, muted trumpet and flute melody line, accompanied by a full string orchestra. Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
This is a beautiful Christmas Carol, written by Sir John Stainer (1840-1901), and is now in the Public Domain. This arrangement maintains the traditional melody as intended by the composer; however, it incorporates a predominant mix of jazz elements, including a swinging piano and bass introduction,, Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
A medium tempo jazz composition, written in the bebop jazz style of the 1950's and 1960's. In addition to sharing elements of both styles this swinging track, with an acoustic piano lead, makes you want to snap your fingers and dance! Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
This beautiful romantic ballad includes an acoustic piano lead and full string orchestra. It begins with an enchanting opening and builds with intensity toward the middle, followed by a most memorable ending. The track is mostly played without a tempo enhancing the feeling and expression of love and, Instrumental, Jazz, Dramatic Jazz
Joyful and invigorating, this traditional English folk song has always been a holiday favorite. This arrangement opens with a beautiful full string orchestral introduction and maintains the traditional melody played on acoustic piano and accompanied by an upright bass. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Jazz Ens.
