Bamford Stevens is a classically trained musician (Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied piano under Dorothy K. Price). He has acquired extensive experience as a composer, arranger, jobbing musician, and educator. His musical style evolved by incorporating Jazz harmonies and rhythms into popular, traditional, and ethnic music. Bamford's original compositions and musical arrangements have been placed in multiple broadcast, film and television productions worldwide, and provide a showcase for the skilled musicianship of the performing artists with whom he is associated.
"Drop The Attitude" is a sassy 12-bar blues arrangement that features mellow vibraphone and piano solos backed by forceful rhythm. Our arrangement provides background music and/or a transition between scenes in a dramatic
production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Good-times, movin'-right-along arrangement. Upbeat roaring '20s music performed by a vigorous Dixieland band. Toe-tapping music for period films, oldies, film footage, historical TV productions, documentary, or to promote travel and tourism, ad campaigns. Louisiana riverboat gambling, romcom, Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
Scott Joplin meets Thelonious Monk: The pianist's left hand plays substitution chords that parallel the familiar progressions in Monk's famous stride piano rendition of "Lulu's Back In Town", all the while maintaining the spirit of the original, classic Joplin composition. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
"Struttin'" provides background music for a family, dressed in their Sunday finest, as they stroll through the French Quarter toward St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. Our arrangement features clarinet, trombone, and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, guitar, bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Dixieland
"Rumplestiltskin", named for a character in a German fairy tale first published by the Brothers Grimm in "Children's and Household Tales" (1812), offers an upbeat jazz tune (quarter note = 280) that adds an element of excitement to a dramatic/action or car-chase scene in a film or TV production. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Hopscotch" is a keep-on-truckin', medium-tempo blues composition that features an extended baritone saxophone solo supplemented by three-bari-harmony choruses. Instrumental, Jazz, Novelty Jazz
"Fourth Story" is an up-tempo jazz arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 230) that features an extended mellow vibraphone solo backed by piano trio. Our arrangement can be used to transition between scenes in a dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A bluesy tune featuring male vocal with lyrics that follow the singles bar scene. Our arrangement, which features blues vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos that enhance the somewhat strained atmosphere, can be used to enhance an urban bar/lounge scene in a romantic/dramatic film/TV production. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
"Kissin' Cousins" is an up-tempo jazz offering that features acoustic piano jazz choruses sandwiched between baritone saxophone head and out choruses. Our arrangement can be used to segue between scenes or to enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Not your standard blues changes - - a walkin’-and-talkin’ 12-bar blues built around a cycle of fifths. An acoustic piano solo is sandwiched between vibraphone in- and out-choruses, all backed by acoustic bass and drums. A perfect adjunct to transition between scenes in a dramatic film/TV production. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Lazy Day" is a quiet, dreamy composition that features rubato acoustic piano backed by acoustic bass. Our quiet, reflective arrangement provides background music or can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Piano
"Dollars To Donuts" = a sure thing! Our up-tempo arrangement (quarter note = 220) features vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by trombones, acoustic bass and drums. Our minor-key arrangement lends an air of mystery to an action-adventure or dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Modern Jazz
You saluted him in the role of Emperor Nero in Mel Brooks’ “History of the World, Part One” (1981). Now, Dom DeLuise is immortalized in song. Our arrangement features piano and baritone saxophone solo choruses backed by jazz electric guitar and a sprightly acoustic piano trio. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Waltz For Jenny" is an up-tempo jazz waltz performed by acoustic piano trio. The mood is sprightly and uplifiting. The composition style is reminiscent of jazz waltz themes composed and performed by Bill Evans in the 1960s. Enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or TV production. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Beef Jerky" - the hiker's number one snack afoot. Our up-tempo arrangement, which features mellow vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by acoustic bass and drums, can be used to enhance a romantic or romantic comedy scene in a film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Off The Wall" opens with Latin rhythms and progresses to fast 4/4 jazz (quarter note = 200). Our arrangement can be used to transition between scenes in an action-adventure or dramatic film/TV presenta, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Film buffs might recognize the song title as a line spoken by Kilgore in the 1979 movie, "Apocalypse Now". Our arrangement features alto flute and piano solos backed by fretless bass, drums and Latin-rock percussion. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
"San Berdoo" - a salute to the city of San Bernardino, CA. Our up-tempo arrangement (quarer note = 210), which features an extended mellow vibraphone solo backed by acoustic piano, bass and drums, provides background music for a chase scene in an action-adventure or dramatic film or TV production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Buddy's Bounce" is an upbeat, keep-on-truckin' jazz arrangement that opens with two baritone saxophones backed only by acoustic bass. The head is followed by solo baritone sax jazz choruses accompanied by an acoustic piano trio. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Five Card Lament" acknowledges the frustration likely to be experienced by a poker player who attempts to draw an inside straight. Our arrangement, written in a minor key to suggest the hopelessness of the situation, features vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Frankie Dan's Misfits" is an upbeat jazz arrangement performed by piano trio with a two chorus vibraphone solo. Solo choruses are separated by an 8-bar turnaround. Our arrangement can be used as background music to enhance a chase scene in an action-adventure or mystery film/TV production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Cleaned and Pressed, No Starch" is an upbeat jazz arrangement that features an extended vibraphone solo. The song promotes a "keep on truckin'" mood. After a rubato piano intro, the chorus features a catchy tune - - something that a housewife might hum to herself on her way to a local laundromat. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
The One Step Forward is contained within one 4-beat measure; the Two Steps Back are two 3-beat measures. Our composition, which features a mellow vibraphone solo backed by an acoustic piano trio, can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic or dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
You're just a hop, skip and jump from finishing a task, and you're feeling good about the situation. The arrangement, which features solo vibes backed by acoustic piano, guitar, bass and drums provides a smooth transition between scenes in a romantic comedy or between elements in a news broadcast. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Chasin' Sanborn" provides traveling music that can be used to segue from one scene to another. Our arrangement, which features mellow vibraphone backed by acoustic piano trio, provides thoughtful background music to enhance a street scene or a pregnant moment in a dramatic film or TVproduction. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
The music starts as Detective Julius J. ("Orange Julius") Jackson leaves his parked car. He then strolls purposefully down the dark street toward a distant brownstone flat, home of his primary suspect. Our musical arrangement features a solo acoustic piano backed by horns, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Bygone Days" might remind you of Archie and Edith as they sang during the opening credits: "Mister, we could use a man like Herbert Hoover again". Our arrangement features piano and mellow vibraphone solos backed by acoustic guitar, acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Cheerio" offers a soulful male vocal rendition of a haunting melody that commemorates a life-changing event, a moment of bittersweet reflection that can be used to enhance a scene in a romantic or dramatic film or television production. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
"Been That, Done There" is a happy tune that one might hum or whistle while strolling or while performing a simple task. A rubato solo piano introduction is followed by vibraphone accompanied by acoustic piano, bass, and drums. Our arrangement features vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Ladybird's Waltz" is an up-tempo jazz waltz that celebrates the life of a former American First Lady, Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, who in her youth was said to be "as purty as a ladybird". Our arrangement features vibraphone, flute and piano solos. Instrumental, Jazz, Jazz Waltz
Feng shui is the ancient Chinese practice of arrangement and placement of objects within space to promote harmony with the environment. The musical composition, "Feng Shui" features a harmonious blend of acoustic piano and bass solos that build upon progressions of fourths. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
"Gone Fishin'" is a smooth jazz arrangement that features vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass, and drums. The mood of the song is upbeat; the arrangement evokes memories of happy times. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
A sweet, haunting melody performed by a dynamic piano trio backed by rhythm guitar. Soothing, romantic music to set the mood for a quiet evening with someone you love. Beautiful music to underscore a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
The song's title, "High Five" reflects its 5/4 time signature. After sequential 12 bar bass and piano introductions, the melody is played on vibraphone with rhythm background (acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums). Additional choruses feature extended vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Wishing Well" features a solo rubato electric guitar. Our composition, performed in the style popularized by Bucky Pizzarelli, is reminiscent of the jazz guitar style that first appeared in the 1930s-1940s and subsequently was updated in the 1960s-1970s. Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge Jazz
"Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda", the procrastinator's lament, features an acoustic piano opening followed by baritone saxophone solo choruses backed by jazz guitar, acoustic bass, and drum. Our jazzy, up-tempo arrangement makes a perfect addition to a romantic or romantic comedy film/TV score. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Kissin' Cousins" is an up-tempo jazz offering that features acoustic piano jazz choruses sandwiched between baritone saxophone head and out choruses. Take 2 builds upon a earlier version of "Kissin' Cousins" (AudioSparx Catalog No. 286449) with the addition of several scat male vocal choruses. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Maybe Tomorrow" is an upbeat jazz arrangement that opens with a Gerry Mulligan-style baritone saxophone backed only by acoustic bass. The head is followed by a solo baritone sax jazz choruses accompanied by an acoustic piano trio. Segue between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy production. Instrumental, Jazz, Burlesque Jazz
"Obrigado" (thanks, much obliged) features Latin rhythms and is performed by vibraphone and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic piano, acoustic bass, and drums/percussion. Our arrangement can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic or dramatic film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
"Bright Future" offers an upbeat, dancing jazz arrangement that features a lively vibraphone soloist backed by a dedicated piano trio with acoustic guitar. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy Film/TV production, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Deep Ellum" is a renovated warehouse district East of downtown Dallas, Texas, where live entertainment reigns supreme and trend-setting musical groups can be heard and appreciated. Our upbeat arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 150) features piano and vibraphone solos backed by bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Fanciful" features a lively piano trio backed by rhythm guitar. Our upbeat arrangement might be used to set the mood for a film/TV romance or romantic comedy production. Instrumental, Jazz, Bebop
Our arrangement, a salute to legendary burlesque comedian Billy "Cheese 'n’ Crackers" Hagen, features mellow vibraphone and acoustic piano solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement can be used to enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Cosi Fan Tootsie" is a playful, upbeat toe-teaser that features piano and baritone saxophone solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Our arrangement can be used to segue between scenes or to enhance a scene in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice" - Our up-tempo arrangement (4/4 time, quarter note = 195), which features an extended baritone saxophone solo backed by a lively acoustic piano trio, can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Kubrik's Rube" combines a fascination with movies directed by Stanley Kubrick and the mystery of Rubik's Cube. Our arrangement, which features acoustic piano and mellow vibraphone backed by acoustic bass and drums, can be used to enhance a scene in an action-adventure or dramatic film or TV score. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Indiana Baby, Hoosier Daddy" is an upbeat jazz arrangement that features baritone saxophone and acoustic piano solos. The arrangement can be used to transition between scenes in a romantic or romantic comedy film or television production. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Juan Meatball" is a sad, sad song. Like the song says, you get no bread with Juan Meatball. The arrangement is performed by acoustic piano backed by acoustic bass and drums and features a one-chorus, woeful baritone saxophone solo. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
"Black Tux, White Sox" (just glance at the musicians on the bandstand at a wedding gig!) is a medium-tempo blues. The arrangement features mellow vibraphone, acoustic piano, and bari sax solos backed by acoustic bass and drums. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
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