eth Weaver is an award-winning trombonist, vocalist, composer, arranger, and educator based in New York City. Originally from Franklin, TN, Seth was already playing and singing professionally in Nashville while still in high school. He completed a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the SUniversity of North Texas in 2013 and a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies at the Manhattan School of Music in 2015.

Described as a “youthful trombone firebrand pelting NYC with deliciously soulful hard bop” by Michael Dease, an internationally acclaimed jazz trombonist, Seth has quickly established himself as a new voice in the NYC jazz community.

As a bandleader, Seth heads a seventeen-piece swing orchestra comprised of some of the most exciting new voices in the New York Jazz scene today. The band has performed in numerous venues around New York City, including The Iridium, Swing 46, Club Bonafide, the APAP Showcase, Shapeshifter Lab, American Beauty, St. Peter’s Church, Zinc Bar, Birdland, and many others. Described as “big band swing with a modern twist,” the group also has a monthly residency at The Speakeasy Sessions (The Gin Mill.) His debut album, Truth, will be released on March 27th through Outside in Music.

Seth is a sought-after composer and arranger, and his music has been performed all over the world. His composition “Frost” was debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2018, and he composed the original score for the off- Broadway play, “For What It’s Worth.” Seth’s transcription and analysis of Michael Dease’s album Coming Home are available through Warwick Music Publications.

Seth’s talent has been recognized throughout his career, and he has received numerous awards. While completing his undergraduate degree, he won the Downbeat Student Music Award for Best Vocal Jazz Soloist. He went on to win a Downbeat Student Outstanding Performance Award as a Vocal Soloist in the graduate category in 2014. He is the winner of the Texas State Jazz Trombone Competition and was one of three finalists in the International Trombone Association’s J.J. Johnson Jazz Competition two years in a row. He also received an Honorable Mention in the International Trombone Association’s Carl Fontana Jazz Competition in 2013. He was also the winner of the American Trombone Workshop’s National Jazz Competition in 2017. Jazz trombonist/vocalist Seth Weaver announces the release of his debut album, Truth. The album features some of NYC’s most creative musicians on five of Weaver’s original compositions and three standards.

1. The Hudson (Seth Weaver) 5:54 featuring Seth Weaver- trombone and Aleksi Glick- guitar

2. What If (Seth Weaver) 4:38 Featuring Seth Weaver- vocals, Lukas Gabric- tenor sax, and Oskar Stenmark- trumpet

3. Here’s That Rainy Day (Jimmy Van Heusen/Johnny Burke) 6:18 Featuring Seth Weaver-vocals and Addison Frei- piano

4. Frost (Seth Weaver) 6:10 Saxophones featuring Seth Weaver- trombone, Sam Dillon- tenor saxophone, and Nolan Lucas Dodd (alto, clarinet tracks 3 and 7) Byrd- drums Alex LoRe (alto, flute tracks 3 and 7) Sam Dillon (tenor, clarinet tracks 3 and 7) 5. Red (Seth Weaver) 7:29 Lukas Gabric (tenor) featuring Marty Kenney- bass, Seth Weaver-trombone and Lucas Dodd- Eitan Gofman (baritone, clarinet tracks 3 and 7) alto saxophone Trombones 6. On a Clear Day (Burton Lane/Alan Jay Lerner) 5:31 Nick Grinder featuring Seth Weaver- vocals/trombone and Sam Dillon- tenor saxophone Corey Wallace Peter Nelson 7. The Last Hour of February (Seth Weaver) 4:58 James Borowski (bass) featuring Seth Weaver- trombone and Addison Frei- piano Trumpets 8. It Could Happen To You (Jimmy Van Heusen/Johnny Burke) 4:06 John Lake featuring Sam Dillon- tenor saxophone, Lukas Gabric- tenor saxophone, and Nolan Tsang Marty Kenney- bass Andrew Neesley Oskar Stenmark Artist: The Seth Weaver Big Band CD Title: Truth Rhythm Section Label: Outside In Music Aleksi Glick (guitar) Street Date: March 27, 2020 Addison Frei (piano) Add Date: March 23, 2020 Marty Kenney (bass) Website: www.sethweavermusic.com Nolan Byrd (drums) Available at all fine retailers Vocals and trombone Press and Radio Contact: Seth Weaver 706.993.2223 One sheet by: [email protected] www.karigaffney.com