“Building on the great songwriting of the past, Guidi adds modern tonalities and directions that make the music seem utterly fresh and modern, while maintaining the connection to the central core of hard bop and jazz in general.”  - www.jazzchicago.net

David's compositions for jazz ensemble cover numerous styles and vary in difficulty. Less difficult works feature a limited range in the brass sections and often include written-out parts for the rhythm section along with strategies for developing improvised solos. More advanced works are comprised of a wide range of choices for showcasing various aspects of an ensemble, from full-band passages and section solis to features for soloists and rhythm section. Much of his music is published with Walrus Music and is currently being performed by numerous high school and college ensembles across the country.

David's compositions have been met with high acclaim through reviews and in several major composition contests, including winning one of the 2005 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Composition Awards. Past activities include commissions for high school ensembles as well as arrangements of original music by and for concerts featuring Kenny Garrett and Delfeayo Marsalis.

The compositions on this page include sound clips as well as several score examples. Commissions are accepted for all levels from middle school ensembles to professional bands. Compositions can be purchased through Walrus Music (www.walrusmusic.com) or by contacting David directly.