Ben Morris is a composer and jazz pianist known for blending genres and telling unconventional stories through music. Influenced by his Norwegian heritage, he explored folk music's impact on Norwegian jazz during a Fulbright Grant in Oslo. His debut album, Pocket Guides, received critical acclaim and multiple awards. Beyond jazz, Ben is a versatile composer for film, theatre, and opera, with works performed by top ensembles. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University and holds advanced degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder, Rice University, and the University of Miami. This show includes excerpts of the following compositions: Ymir’s Bones, for jazz band. Longleaf, for chamber ensemble. The Fall of Man and Other Tales, an opera. ➡️ Your next step is to join my free course community for composers by signing up here (for FREE) ➡️ https://www.skool.com/composersbrainlite

Patrick O’Malley is an award-winning composer of symphonic, chamber, and film music. Whether writing for an orchestra or electronic textures, his music embraces abstract worlds and emotions with the goal of igniting listeners’ imaginations. His classical works have been performed across the United States and Europe, and his film music has been heard in several American film festivals. O’Malley has been recognized or performed by organizations including the Albany, Minnesota, Ft. Wayne, and Milwaukee Symphonies, the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s National Composer Intensive, The ASCAP Morton Gould Award, and The Aaron Copland House Residency. He was named Composer of the Year by the Sioux City Symphony in 2018, and made his Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Youth Symphony in 2021. O’Malley also serves as the arranger and a conductor for the video game concert series Journey LIVE with Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory. O’Malley completed his masters and doctoral degrees in music at the University of Southern California where he studied with Andrew Norman and Sean Friar. He divides his time between living in Los Angeles California, and Lake Charlevoix, Michigan. 🌐 https://www.musicbypatrickomalley.com/ 💿 All of the works featured on this podcast can be heard on the composer's debut orchestral album, "The Horizons": https://www.orchidclassics.com/releases/orc100303-patrick-omalley-the-horizons/ 📺 Saad’s main channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saadhaddadmusic 📰 NEWSLETTER: https://saadnhaddad.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d52b653fc543f4ca604265d53&id=70d2af18c6 📘 SHOP for composition-related resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saadhaddad/extras 🕒 Timestamps 00:38 "Obliviana," for orchestra 15:48 "Rest and Restless," for orchestra 33:40 "Concerto for viola and orchestra, 'The Horizons'"

Alex Paxton is an award-winning composer and jazz trombonist known for his highly innovative compositions and dynamic performances. His scores, published by Ricordi Berlin, have garnered praise from esteemed sources such as the BBC Magazine and the Financial Times, describing his work as packed with life force and hyperkinetic rainbow-hued joy. Recipient of numerous awards including the Ivor Novello, Paul Hindemith Prize, and Ernst von Siemens Composer Prize, Alex defies genre boundaries with his modern and future-oriented style. His music has been performed internationally by renowned orchestras and ensembles, and he has released critically acclaimed albums like "MUSIC for BOSCH PEOPLE" and "HAPPY MUSIC for ORCHESTRA." In addition to his compositional work, Alex is an accomplished jazz trombone soloist and founder of the Dreammusics ensemble. He is also dedicated to music education, teaching composition and improvisation at prestigious institutions like Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Alex's vision for new music aims to transform classical music into a truly global phenomenon. 🌐 https://alexpaxtonmusic.com/ 💿 All of the works featured on this podcast will be released in 2025. Follow Alex via his instagram page "dreammmusics" to stay up-to-date with his fantastical sound world. 💿 In the meantime, check out his other albums: https://alexpaxtonmusic.com/DISCOGRAPHY 📺 Saad’s main channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saadhaddadmusic 👨🏻‍🏫 BOOK a virtual lesson with me here: https://www.saadnhaddad.com/lessons.html 📰 NEWSLETTER: https://saadnhaddad.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d52b653fc543f4ca604265d53&id=70d2af18c6 📘 SHOP for composition-related resources: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saadhaddad/extras 🕒 Timestamps 01:20 "Spit Crystal Yeast-Rack Dripping (à l’orange)," for 6 players & electronics 14:40 "Shrimp BIT Babyface," for 10 players & electronics 34:45 "Blue Chew Cheerio Earpiece," for 11 players, jazz/improvising soloist & electronics