Alan Baylock is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most creative

 

voices in the music business today. He is in demand as a composer, arranger, 

 

conductor, producer, instrumentalist, educator, and is the leader of the Alan 

 

Baylock Jazz Orchestra. In addition, he is “Jazz Composer-in-Residence” at 

 

Shenandoah University, and is the Chief Arranger for the renowned “Airmen 

 

of Note” jazz ensemble in Washington, D.C.

 

Baylock’s music has been performed and/or recorded by jazz greats Freddie 

 

Hubbard, Michael Brecker, Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severinsen, Joe Lovano, 

 

Paquito D’Rivera, Phil Woods, Arturo Sandoval, David Liebman, Kurt 

 

Rosenwinkel, Kenny Werner, Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton, Nnenna 

 

Freelon, Tierney Sutton, Kurt Elling and many more. His eclectic talents have 

 

also led him to writing music for Roy Clark, Lee Greenwood, Wynonna, Al 

 

Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Spyro Gyra, Ronan Tynan, and symphony 

 

orchestras here and abroad. An inspiring educator, Alan is regularly featured 

 

as guest artist, clinician, and adjudicator at jazz festivals, universities and high 

 

schools across the country. Much of his music is published by Alfred Music.

 

Baylock’s mastery of the art of jazz arranging and composition expresses itself 

 

in his incomparable technique, staggering virtuosity, and an unquenchable 

 

desire to challenge and surprise. Along with explosive energy, ingenious re-

 

harmonizations, imaginative melodic, tonal and rhythmic expressions, Alan’s 

 

creations beam with a sense of joy and soulfulness, and are a glimpse into the 

 

depth of the human spirit.