TMA Records

11/07/2024

Hey All - two fun bands this weekend...... -

Continuing a nice streak of gigs lately, with the kind of amazing musicians I came to New York to meet and learn from 30 years ago….

10/25/2024

Looking Forward to a Great Weekend at the Jazz Forum -

10/22/2024

Looking forward to the weekend at the Jazz Forum in Tarrytown. Friday and Saturday with Gary Smulyan, Yutaka Shiina, Dezron Douglas, and Billy Drummond. Sets at 7:00 and 9:30. Join us!

Here's a link for more info:

Jazz Forum Arts is a 501© 3 not-for-profit arts presenting organization whose mission is to present top-quality events to the public at little or no cost, while enhancing the appreciation of Jazz, America’s preeminent indigenous musical artform.

10/20/2024

Jazz Composers Present master class starting in a couple hours. Tune in at 1 pm (NYC Time) if you're interested in a discussion of Rhythmic ideas to make your compositions more interesting.....

10/19/2024

Hey All - great to see you at Ornithology last night. Thanks to all who made the trip!

Next event is Sunday at 1:00 pm Eastern. I'll be doing a master class at jazzcomposerspresent.com. Talking about my rhythmic approach to writing. Drop in for a great afternoon session!

10/17/2024

Great group at Ornithology, 9 pm tonight -

Quick reminder about the gig tonight at Ornithology. We hit at 9 pm. Looking forward to some great music with Alan Bartus, Peter Brendler and Mike Camacho

10/10/2024

Two great bands and a composer spotlight coming up. - https://mailchi.mp/48856cf4bc49/maureens-this-friday-with-valery-ponomarev-18244763

10/10/2024

Hey All - com just posted this 5 minute mini-lesson I recorded in anticipation of a longer session coming up on October 20th. Talking about using rhythm and rhythmic melodies to make compositions more grounded, interesting, satisfying.....

Here's a link to the mini-lesson, and keep an eye out in the coming days for a link to the Composer Spotlight on October 20th:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fCB8eLmMwQ

Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Tim Armacost explores building anticipation and satisfaction in jazz by applying Leonard Bernstein's 1-2-3 GO! m**h...

08/04/2024

"Som**hing About Believing" is finally here. The band did a few gigs before the pandemic, and then everything went on hold, as you may remember....but happily the pipeline has finally released the music into the world. You can find it on the streamers, and the LP is available at tmarecords.org. Please Enjoy!

08/03/2024

Som**hing About Believing has emerged from the pipeline! - https://mailchi.mp/23314c041f1c/maureens-this-friday-with-valery-ponomarev-17858533

07/28/2024

Here's a link to "DisUnited States" from the new recording! - https://mailchi.mp/a51236e50dca/maureens-this-friday-with-valery-ponomarev-17857757

07/25/2024

Hey All - excited to report that Apple Music Jazz has added "Vendetta" to their Jazz Currents Playlist. Thanks Apple Music. We are honored to be included on the list!
Here's a link:

Playlist · 119 Songs

07/19/2024

Here's a link to the second single from the new recording! - http://eepurl.com/iTZBpY

07/13/2024

Album · 2024 · 7 Songs

06/27/2024

The Rollout of "Som**hing About Believing" Starts Today - https://mailchi.mp/1720738698da/maureens-this-friday-with-valery-ponomarev-17853657

05/15/2024

This just in:

05/03/2024

Hey All -

I've started a visual blog named Spirit Food. I call it a weekly (email) blast of color and potential inspiration. No words, four images, each with a link to the start of a journey.

You can sign up at www.spiritfood.blog

Here's a quick vid I made to show how it works.

https://youtu.be/gv-ctZj4sKo

Enjoy!

Intro video to Tim Armacost's video blog, called "Spirit Food." A weekly blast of color and potential inspiration. No words, four images. Sign up now at w...