For 30 years, Wisconsin musician, composer, and producer John Altenburgh has been creating memorable songs in the Jazz, Blues, RnB, Classical, and Rock genres. Three of his albums have charted on the Billboard Jazz charts, and he's been featured on NBC’s Poker After Dark, Comedy Central, National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, and many more. Playing frequently live and on national syndicated Blues programs, John has been heard on Blues Deluxe, At The Crossroads, and Dan Aykroyd’s House of Blues. He has also produced albums for numerous Jazz artists, including Mike Metheny.
John Altenburgh is also leader of the band Johnny & The MoTones, and three of their albums have appeared high on Billboard's Blues charts. During 2011, their recent album, Nothin’ To Lose, has been featured on several syndicated Blues shows. John's commercial clients include Ski Doo Snowmobiles, US Cellular and JI Case.
John runs his own record label, Altenburgh Records, and has written and performed the theme song for Wisconsin Public Radio’s Route 51. Over his illustrious career, John has recorded and produced many albums, including 9 with the John Altenburgh Ensemble, and three with Johnny & The MoTones. His most recent release charted for several weeks on the World Blues Chart in 2011. In addition to producing albums for Mike Metheny, John's production talents can also be heard on albums by Rebecca Paris, Melvin Rhyne, John Greiner, and numerous others.
Altenburgh is also a music historian and has on loan, antique recording devices to the legendary Sun Studio museum as well as their recording studio. In addition, he has archived and produced recordings of the history of Wisconsin Rock Music and has been head of collections for museum exhibits
Upbeat instrumental contemporary jazz piece. Strong beat and powerful saxophone. The song is in 3 parts, basic melody with a hook line intro followed by a slower bridge, followed by a very aggressive solo section. Would be a good choice for anything from a stroll down the sidewalk to a chase scene, Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
A heartfelt contemporary jazz ballad that stirs emotion and sets a reflective mood for anywhere from lost love, to remembering your childhood or an old friend. The muted trumpet, along with the distinctive drum groove, gives it a contemporary urban feel. Beautiful melody. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
Medium tempo Urban Jazz. Muted trumpet and hip hop beat gives this song a big city feel. Walking down the Avenue, sulty, romantic. Excellent Theme song music. Rainy nights, warm Summer air, city lights. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
A medium tempo piano blues trio piece. Good for just about anything. A classic 12 bar blues with a bright bouncy feel to it with good piano riffs. Instrumental, Blues, Jump
A contemporary jazz song that switches from melancholy to uptempo, dramatic and aggressive rhythms with plenty of burning solos. A slower bridge that creates tension to a driving solo section. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
Uptempo jazzy/blues instrumental. Bright, bouncy, with a driving beat. Perfect for creating an image of determination and hope. Saxophone driven with a gritty guitar section in the middle. Confidence, determination and moving forward. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Rock
Medium tempo instrumental funky jazz song. The song is segmented into two parts. The "A" section identified by the funky wah wah pedal of the guitar followed by a more straight back beat rock feel. Solos by guitar, organ and muted trumpet. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
This slower composition combines a non-standard form of rhythm with dark, mysterious sounds and delivers an ominous setting. The middle section breaks away to a more melodic standard form providing a false sense of security as it suddenly moves back to the dark side. Suspense, mystery unease, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dangerous Music
Uptempo, Instrumental featuring piano. Upbeat canjun style blues. Great for any kind of Mardi Gras or New Orleans themed project. Also features solos by harmonica, saxophone and slide guitar. Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
A bluesy R&B tune in the style of the old Saturday Night Live theme. Perfect for closing credits. Saxophone and guitar drive this gospel type blues in three/four time. Emotional and driving, sentimental and emotional. Romantic drama, slow dancing, urban nights in big cities. A bit lonely and bluesy. Instrumental, RnB, Soul
Medium tempo instrumental jazz tune with a rock beat. The song features bright saxophone to set an up-lifting mood. The bridge provides a slower feel and creates tension to the solo sections which kicks into a feverish full production of instruments. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Rock
A light contemporary jazz song with a latin beat. Hope, good will, sentimental, love and comfort are just some of the emotions produced. Middle solo piano section does create a little tension but quickly comes back to the care-free feel to the song. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Uptempo traditional jazz selection featuring saxophone and vibraphone. Good where the traditional small group jazz sound would be appropriate. Night club jazz, big city jazz. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Whimsical up-tempo jazz waltz. Creates a sense of hope, happiness, contentment and satisfaction. Saxophone and piano solos are bright and clear. Would be good displaying family and home themes. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Waltz
A gritty Organ and drums duet. A classic 1940s, 50s & 60s sound. Right out of the Mel Rhyne (Wes Montgomery Trio) organ sound bag. Mel actually set the stops of the organ up for me before I recorded it. Although my playing would never be confused with the legendary jazz organist, the tone is classic, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Latin jazz song with various rhythmic changes to the beat. The minor key used gives the listener a mysterious feel, but has moments of uplifting thoughts when arriving at the bridge of the song. May be a good fit for a "searching for someone" in a spy or detective scene. Instrumental, Latin, Afro-Colombian
A very moody piece that can create a backdrop from anything from love to remembrance. Piano, percussion backed by strings and layered sounds. A creation of fantasy and dreams. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
Jazzy latin rock song. Featuring the tenor saxophone. This medium tempo is bright and energetic. The mood set is one of determination and moving forward. The second section of the song is a little darker but quickly comes back to opening them. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
One of two versions of this song (Orange Face.) This song is basically in two parts, the first a slower more reflective feel. It transitions to a more uptempo rockish feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Up-Tempo jazz tune with a rock beat. Strong solos by guitar, piano and saxophone. Hard driving, strong and forceful. Complete with full horn section. Would be good for sports, dramatic and powerful. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Rock
Up-Tempo contemporary jazz with saxophone and synthesizer solos. Kind of space age sounding. A slower short bridge serves to rev up remainder of the song. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Latin guitar duet. This slower/medium tempo song creates images of emotional subjects... love, regret, missing someone, sorrow or perhaps melancholy remembrance's and love. Instrumental, Latin, Flamenco
An medium uptempo jazz latin instrumental. Uplifting and energetic. The Middle section brings the feel to a more reflective, dark type of listening atmosphere. It comes back to the general theme with plenty of solos and instrumentation's along the way. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Medium slow Latin jazz instrumental song featuring classical guitar, soprano saxophone, upright bass and percussion. Strolling through an inner city, late night at the beach. A little bit darker in flavor with it's minor chords and lazy tempo. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Traditional jazz song written in the style of the small jazz combo groups of the 1950's. Imagine an old smokey night club in the inner city. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
A dark, sinister avant-garde piece that uses all kinds of synthesized musical sounds to create an ominous feel. Would be great to create thrilling, looking over your shoulder type scenes. The main part is a floating collection of sounds for suspense. The last part with heavy drums for chase effect, Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Jazz in 6/8 time featuring the sounds of the Electronic Wind Instrument EWI. A somewhat haunting, irregular sound that creates a special mood of intensity. Also features a piano solo and a "trading of fours" between the EWI, drums and eventually the bass and piano. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
Instrumental jazz/blues with strong back beat. Horn section to give it some sophistication and driving solos by guitar, piano and saxphone Good crusin music,, Instrumental, Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Medium tempo jazz with swing beat. Saxophone quartet with upright bass, piano and drums. Some scat type singing following melody for a little different flavor. A feel good, light-hearted piece. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
Uptempo jazz waltz. Bright, sophisticated track with horn section, saxophone, vibraphone and piano backed by drums, upright bass. A contemporary jazz feel. Solos by organ, saxophone and bass. A lively song suited for hope, high spirits, traveling, exploring. A feel good song with big finish. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
A melancholy, traditional jazz piece. It features a happy-go-lucky feel with saxophone, piano, bass and drums. Lush urban vibe, late night club scene, new romance. Elegant chic 1960s 1970s entertainment, floor show, country club dance. Candlelight dinner, slow dancing. Sweet flirty and fun. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
Light Latin flavored instrumental. The sound of a classical guitar mixed with various percussion instruments, bass and tenor sax. Imagine a tropical setting or perhaps something you may hear in a back club in South Beach. A 1950's to 60's small group latin/jazz combo sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A jazz waltz featuring trumpet back by a jazz quartet and orchestra. The song opens with a haunting, love lost type of feel. Dramatic, yet charming. It moves to standard jazz waltz and finishes with full orchestra. Moving and inspirational! Love, romance and sentimental over-tones. Instrumental, Jazz, Nu Jazz
This sentimental orchestral piece was written to invoke the reflective nature of people as they remember their youth or at the very least, a better time. As the title suggests, it could be one's final thoughts as they reflect upon their life. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
Jazzy groove with a hint of an East Indian flavor. Plenty of rhythmic changes and following melodies. A song of adventure, searching, traveling nightclub Central America south America, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A Latin Jazz tune featuring classical guitar and piano as the featured soloist. Plenty of percussion. A bright, uplifting feel as the song works it's a way through the various sections with good solos and solid authentic Latin beats. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Dramatic, contemplative, dark and mysterious. Evolves from the opening of church bells to orchestral harmonies complementing the piano. Mysterious moody and bittersweet. Romantic drama, betrayal, left at the altar, side-tracked, flashbacks. Composition comes full circle as the opening theme returns. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
The Christmas classic starts off with piano and drums with a standard opening that is melancholy and true to the basic principle of the song. However, don't be fooled, I just couldn't let it go like that! It transforms into a boogie woogie piano piece. Perfect for closing credits. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Piano
Medium up tempo Latin Jazz song that features flamenco style classical guitar. Plenty of Latin percussion to fill out the sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Slower Latin based Jazz song. Melancholy and reflective type of emotions are the basis for this composition. Traditional Latin instruments like congas, bongos, flamenco guitar, piano to give it a true Latin American feel. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
A full orchestra piece with some Scottish sounding undertones. Very majestic as the song climaxes on a few different occasions. Editing a shorter version should be easy or I certainly can go to the master and do it for you. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Upbeat piano based boogie woogie song recorded at Sun Studios on Jerry Lee Lewis' piano. High energy shuffle blues. Also featuring the greasy sound of the tenor sax to round out this 50's type sound. Instrumental, Blues, Jump
Although certainly parts of this melancholy piano track could be considered classical, it is mixed with a bit of jazz improvisation. A medium slow ballad that directs the listener to a reflective, sentimental journey. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano, Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Medium tempo latin jazz song that utilizes Latin percussion instruments to give it an authentic Latin feel. Flamenco type guitar sound is also used. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
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