Steven Feifke is a GRAMMY award winning bandleader, composer, and arranger who at just 31 years old has already appeared on over forty records. He is a Yamaha Performing Artist, heralded a "masterful pianist" by JAZZIZ Magazine and his compositions and orchestrations have been prominently featured on such hit TV shows as The Masked Singer [FOX], Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee [Netflix], Impractical Jokers [TruTV], and Animaniacs [Hulu] to name a few.
A respected educator, Feifke sits on faculty at Berklee College of Music and The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. He holds these positions in addition to frequent guest lecturer and guest artist visits at educational institutions around the US including New York University, Yale University, Northern Illinois University, and more.
Feifke’s exclusive coaching program in big band writing called “Lead Sheet To Large Ensemble” is one of the most sought after educational programs of its kind in the world.
this arrangement reminds me a lot of quincy jones' arranging style! it evokes the vibe from ella's version of "into each life some rain must fall" and a little bit like diz's "hey pete"
This young lady is a marvel, a talent such as I haven't seen in years - and the arrangement is stunning (and the performance, too, of course)! Great job!!!
Listening in 2024 and it became a classic recording for me! Much love from Ukraine! Had a great time during a jazz workshop in Kyiv when Andrew was a mentor for our ensemble in 2015 or 2017, an unforgettable experience to hear this MAN alive!
Steven; I found you on RU-vid and love these "behind the scenes" videos showing how you compose. Full disclosure; I played lead tenor for four years at one university, and lead alto for three years at another university...yet I never took a music theory class (I was not a music major). So, I could "play the ink" pretty well, but my solos were usually pretty mediocre due to my lack of solid music theory. I did take a single improve class one semester and was taught a few basics (ii - V - 1 turnaround, anyone?), but not much more. While watching your videos I cannot follow the music theory you are presenting, but I find it fascinating nonetheless and will continue to watch (I'm subscribed). I appreciate the effort you put into your videos, as well. Thank you.
I love your big bands. So I clicked on this immediately even though I don't write arrangements. And it makes perfect sense. It is mind blowing how fast you can write.
In 2024, we can now all look back at the madness we were led into, three years ago, and acknowledge how insane, let me add 'stupid', it was to wear mask while sitting meters away from other players.
Finale has been traveling backwards for a long time. Sibelius easily overtook them and Dorico is even more impressive. I used Finale back in the day... for many years... because it was THE notation software back then. But I switched to Sibelius at some point long ago and have been using it exclusively ever since... but I might actually switch to Dorico if they continue to improve. Finale has become #3 in the space, and while it does suck for people who rely on it now... I think they'll be happier once they switch and get past the learning curve.
I love how she rounds out. Great control even as she's cuttin' it loose. This is pretty much the only way I can listen to show tunes. Really good, guys.
FYI - several videos by Steinberg to help with the transition from Finale to Dorico if you chose so: ru-vid.com/group/PLoyaeouPUsds4tcAcLTR1lrrvloMkGPo_
Been a Finale user for 30 years. May consider switch to Sibelius, but is there a difference between Sibelius Ultimate and Sibelius Artist other than price? What I liked compared to Finale is basically the price 😉
I would actually recommend Dorico. The UI is pretty fluid and gets many more quality of life updates. It is around the same price as Sibelius but I think it's the better pick. It isn't without it's fair share of bugs though, not like Sebelius is innocent of that either.
You get what you pay for there... Finale has been moving backwards for a long time in the notation space. Dorico came on the scene to overtake them in a very short amount of time and Sibelius has been solid for a long time.
God bless on changing over. Things like this is a good reason to be an ignorant old rock and roll "ear" musician. And people ... THIS GUY IS REALLY GOOD! I MEAN, AS GOOD AS THEY GET. Give a listen to his collaboration with Veronica Swift, on "On The Street Where You Live," and have your socks knocked off. That, from a "musician" and guitarist of 62+ years!
@@StevenFeifke Thank You Steven. I will look into it because I liked Sibelius whenI used it PS Your a very talented(and obviously a hard working ) musician. Thanks again