Tiny Alligator
Composer Caitlin Smith, leader of the Tiny Alligator Large Band, spends a year in New York City.
Make music happen.
Tiny Alligator Idol Darcy James Argue published an appeal today for help with the upfront costs of producing his upcoming Secret Society record.
A better cause I cannot think of. It’s nigh on miraculous that he has managed to keep a band together this long, with incredible players playing amazing original music.
It’s understandably exciting for me as a young composer to see Darcy setting the standard for what’s possible through all the struggle of producing large group jazz music. I see the current crop of young ‘big band’ (ugh) composers as one of the most vital voices in ‘art music’ (ugh) right now. Seriously- here is a group of musicians who have all the technical and theoretical training of classical musicians, the understanding of groove and feel of pop musicians, and the brains to weave in current events to make a relevant, challenging and beautiful product.
Case in point: check out the Secret Society show this Sunday night and listen not only to the awesome music being made, but also the strong political commentary Darcy throws in.
So grab this chance to help foster a music scene which will not only change the way you listen to music, but the way you think about the world.
