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Jeremy Levy
 Composer,
arranger, instrumentalist and educator, Jeremy Levy originally hails
from Hannibal, MO. Jeremy holds degrees from the Univ. of MO -
Kansas City (B.M. Trombone Perf.) and the University of Miami (M.M.
Studio Jazz Writing).
Currently, Levy balances his career between writing and performing.
Some recent projects include work on: Battlestar Gallactica, Rest
Stop 2, Pushing Daisies, The Simpsons Video Game, Rush Hour 3, and a
new ballet by Elvis Costello. As a copyist, recent clients include:
American Idol, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello, Jamie Cullem, Queen
Latifah, and Wayne Shorter. As a performer, Levy can be heard on The
Game's new album, "LAX." He also recently played on an upcoming
track for Nas. You can also check him out on the new Brian Setzer
Orchestra CD "Wolfgang's Big Night Out." Check www.briansetzer.com
for tour dates.
Locally, Levy performs with some of the best bands in Los Angeles
including: Chris Walden, Ron King, Tim Davies, The San Gabriel
Seven, Geo Valle, Chuck Flores, and many others. He also leads a
smoking new big band with lead saxophonist Alex Budman.
Nationally, Levy has toured with some of the following artists: The
Brian Setzer Orchestra, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Chuck Negron, and
Engelbert Humperdinck. Over his career, Jeremy has been a featured
soloist with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra as well as the
University of Miami Concert Jazz Band. Jeremy has also performed
with such greats as Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Bobby
Watson, Jon Faddis, David Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Ed Calle, Greg
Gisbert, David Liebman, Bob Mintzer, Jim McNeely, and Joe Lovano. He
has also had the pleasure to back up such diverse artists as Barry
Gibb, Steve and Eydie, Debby Boone, Hal Linden, Deana Martin, Tito
Puente Jr., Byron Stripling, Patti Austin, The Temptations, The
Drifters, The Coasters, The Platters, David Lee Roth, Joe Piscopo,
Susan Anton, Les Brown Jr., and many others.
Levy is now located in Glendale, CA.
Publications by Jeremy Levy:
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