Out May 23, 2025 on Summit Records, Mixed Bag features a stellar band of experienced NYC virtuosos with a guest appearance by Grammy-winning pianist Bill Charlap.
“…McGuinness instantly identifies himself as an arranger with an active imagination and an urge to swing.” – Bill Milkowski, DownBeat
“As leader of his superlative New York-based Jazz Orchestra, Pete McGuinness proves… that he is one of the more astute and resourceful composer / arrangers on the scene today.” – Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
“[The PMJO] deftly walks the tight rope of celebrating the traditional modes of swing-era big band jazz while simultaneously presenting music that nods to, winks at, and ultimately transcends the musical concepts of that era.” – Matt Silver, WRTI
Album Release Concert at 5:30 pm on May 25 at Birdland Jazz Club, NYC