'Everything Happens To Me' performed by The West Point Band's Jazz Knights

The West Point Band's Jazz Knights with special guest conductor Michael Abene perform 'Everything Happens To Me' by Matt Dennis as arranged by Michael Abene at Trophy Point Amphitheater, West Point, New York on 12 July 2009. Featured soloist is Staff Sergeant Derrick James on Alto Saxophone.

The Jazz Knights are:

Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Morse: Director

Staff Sergeant John Castleman: Lead Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Staff Sergeant Vito Speranza: Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Sergeant First Class Rich Johnson: Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Staff Sergeant Josh Economy: Trumpet/Flugelhorn

Staff Sergeant Mike Reifenberg: Lead Alto Sax/Soprano Sax/Flute/Clarinet
Staff Sergeant Derrick James: Alto Sax/Clarinet
Staff Sergeant David Loy Song: Tenor Sax/Clarinet
Sergeant First Class Jay Malone: Tenor Sax/Clarinet
Master Sergeant Gary McCourry: Bari Sax/Bass Clarinet

Staff Sergeant Dan Pierce: Lead Trombone
Staff Sergeant Eric Ordway: Trombone
Master Sergeant Ron Fleischman: Trombone/Group Leader
Master Sergeant Teddy Arnold: Bass Trombone

Sergeant First Class Scott Arcangel: Piano/Assistant Director
Staff Sergeant Mark Tonelli: Guitar
Staff Sergeant Brandon Nelson: Bass
Staff Sergeant Scott Drewes: Drums

Staff Sergeant Joe Skinner: Audio

Category:

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• Alto
• Saxophone
• Michael
• Abene
• Matt
• Dennis
• Trophy
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[billgrant1999]

Really enjoyed that alto sax. Hope to hear more of him in the future.

[markyp19]

nice performance. great feeling beautiful arrangement

[chayjazz]

Derrick sounds GREAT!!! Wonderful arrangement.

[toughtenor]

Hats off for Mr. Derrick James !

beautiful alto tone and real good improvisation !

I play mostly tenor but if I were to play alto this is what I'd love to sound like,

it shows a deep undertstanding of the tradition but also is very hip !

great cadenza at the end !

[dengamlepraest]

great job

[nbfazel]

Jazz at West Point? What a concept. I love it!

[jazzgent]

You sound great!!! Is this an Abene chart?