Joining us from Austin, Texas, Dr. Zack Varner is a dynamic composer creating music in a variety of styles and settings and whose works include elements of Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, and Folk, as well as symphonic and chamber music facets. Music critic Jeremy Steinberger has lauded Zack's compositions as "rife with boundless invention." As an internationally recognized solo artist, Zack has performed with his quartet at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, the South by Southwest Music Festival, and the Santo Domingo Jazz Festival.
This high energy jazz tune elicits a free swinging vibe, and may enhance a scene with spirit and movement. The adventurous saxophone melody pops and punctuates while the rhythm section lays out a dance-able rhythmic background. This full version features piano and drum solos as well. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
This high energy jazz tune elicits a free swinging vibe, and may enhance a scene with spirit and movement. The adventurous saxophone melody pops and punctuates while the rhythm section lays out a dance-able rhythmic background. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
This smoky ballad sets the scene for a sultry love affair, a brooding walk at night, heart break, the shadowy parts of of urban life, or all things elusive, elegant, or mysterious. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
This driving, hard bop shuffle creates foot-stomping energy. The mixture of a soulful electric guitar with a gritty, full-bodied tenor saxophone creates a blues-laden atmosphere. A brief and slightly mellower contrasting section provides hints of a Latin jazz vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
This song represents a 1930's - 1940's swing era jazz band performance (solos and all) with some great melody trade off between saxophone and wah-wah plunger trombone. It could compliment a wide variety of moods and scenes, from romance to urban life, Americana or anything old school or nostalgic. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
An upbeat, bouncy blues tune based on a catchy melodic riff. The arrangement features the saxophone and piano in a swinging rhythmic setting. Toe-tapping and energetic, it could be used to accompany scenes ranging from city life, the good old days, or moments involving traveling or dancing. Instrumental, Jazz, Hard Bop
This high energy, sleek Latin jazz track is characterized by a sophisticated but simple melody, an up-tempo Afro-Cuban rhythmic feel, and the heavy blues sophistication of John Coltrane and 1960's modal jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
This bossa nova delivers a relaxing Latin jazz quartet vibe. A rich harmonic progression couples with a smooth rhythmic backdrop and sensual melody to create a sophisticated modern atmosphere. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A sensual and warm ballad with a back beat. The track features a soulful saxophone melody and a laid back rhythm and blues groove. Great accompaniment for a scene exhibiting romance or warm feelings. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
"Wizard's Woe" is a melancholy jazz waltz with a sleek modern feel. The rich harmonic progression and catchy yet unobtrusive melody lay out a cool background vibe. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
