Press Quotes
“A masterpiece in the tradition of alto with strings”
“Avoiding the common trap of making the section sound like one instrument droning behind the soloist, Snidero’s arrangements have a variety in voicings, textures, dynamics and movements.”
“Each tune, including the familiar ones, sounds as if it were written with an orchestra in mind, rather than routinely retrofitted with a lush backdrop.”
“A stone masterpiece… Snidero creates the magic once thought to be the province of the Ben Webster and Charlie Parker “with strings” albums of the 1950’s”
“A masterpiece that shines radiantly in the history of ‘with strings'”
“Regarding his achievement here, one must consider in most jazz-combo-with-strings recordings, outside arrangers made their contributions while the leaders concentrated solely on the improvising aspects”
“The charts are lush, evocative, and beautifully crafted, yet rhythmically complex and powerful”
“No one has done it better than Jim Snidero with Strings”
Live Performances
Snidero has performed music from Strings to sold out audiences in both the US and Europe, with his latest being in November 2023 at the “Jazz@First” concert series in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Get the Score
All the music from Strings is now available for purchase through the major classical German Publisher Schott.
Originally written for 11 strings, these eight pieces have been featured with different configurations up to a full orchestral string section. Some pieces have strong connections to classical music, while others feature lush, jazz-oriented arrangements.