“Hurray For Christmas” is a gem of a holiday song, composed by Don Sebesky.  Don is widely regarded as one of the greatest arrangers arrangers ever.  His credits are extensive, as is his body of work across all musical genres. Sebesky was gracious enough to allow Steve DeDoes to not only include this song as [...]

As we mourn the passing of our dear friend and mentor Matt Michaels, we share a recording that is very special to us. (Click Here to hear “Learnin’ From The Master” – opens new window) Composed by Steve DeDoes, 1996. Mattie DeDoes – alto sax; Matt Michaels, piano; Cary Kocher, vibes; Dan Jordan, bass; David [...]

Track #4, from “Outside The Lines” Composed by Mattie DeDoes, Arranged by Steve DeDoes. Mattie on alto sax, Steve on piano – with Don Gozzard on drums Go to YouTube page to see this via video if you can’t see it embedded here (new window). © 2011, M. DeDoes / Frozen Rope Music From the [...]

Track #6, from “Outside The Lines” Composed by Steve DeDoes / Mattie DeDoes, Arranged by Steve DeDoes. Go to YouTube page to see this via video if you can’t see it embedded here (new window). © 2011, S. DeDoes / Full Score & 7 Music – M. DeDoes / Frozen Rope Music From the CD [...]