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Jazzical Music is a music publishing and recording company originally created by Clovice A. Lewis, Jr. in 1993 to produce and distribute the music he has composed since 1970. The term "Jazzical" is, obviously a contraction of the words "Jazz" and "Classical"; and reflects a blend of styles that makes Clovice's music so unique.
Jazzical Music's founder and president, Clovice A. Lewis, is an award-winning composer and professor. Clovice composed his first symphony when he was 17 years old, and has been the recipient of numerous awards since then. At the age of 22, he was appointed as a Lecturer, then promoted to Associate Professor of Computer Music at the University of California in Santa Barbara. From 1978 until 1984 he was one of only a few dozen people in the United States to hold such a position.
Jazzical Music's founder and president, Clovice A. Lewis, is an award-winning composer and professor. Clovice composed his first symphony when he was 17 years old, and has been the recipient of numerous awards since then. At the age of 22, he was appointed as a Lecturer, then promoted to Associate Professor of Computer Music at the University of California in Santa Barbara. From 1978 until 1984 he was one of only a few dozen people in the United States to hold such a position.
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NEW!! The Harlem Voices© Training Project
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The Harlem Voices© Training Project (HVTP) is an exciting new program that teaches about racism and how to counter oppression using a transformative and embodied approach. The vehicle for instruction is the Harlem Voices musical, which offers rich and varied ways to engage the subject; through listening to songs, performing them, reading the book, and enacting the play.
Because the Harlem Voices© musical offers such fertile ground for experiential and transformative learning, the HTVP is composed of several components that interact with, and enhance, each other:
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Clovice Lewis, creator of Harlem Voices©, talks about his music.
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Radio Show Interview: Clovice in a Conversation About Race
On July 11, 2020 Clovice did a radio interview with John Moorehead and had a conversation about race relations in the United States. Please take a listen.
Harlem Voices and Lynchings in the United States
Given the news about the anti-lynching law recently passed in the United States, and the fact that some legislators voted against it, I thought it would be appropriate for me to post this excerpt from the service I led at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists on February 23, 2020.
The BFUU devoted their service that morning to the music of liberation by African Americans. They were kind enough to feature selections from my musical Harlem Voices© that was completed in August of 2019. Members of their choir (under the direction of Dr. Susan Mashiyama) and special guest musicians performed the selections. I am grateful to the many people at the BFUU congregation who so enthusiastically embraced my music. I am truly honored and humbled by their deep commitment to bringing "Harlem Voices" to life.
The BFUU devoted their service that morning to the music of liberation by African Americans. They were kind enough to feature selections from my musical Harlem Voices© that was completed in August of 2019. Members of their choir (under the direction of Dr. Susan Mashiyama) and special guest musicians performed the selections. I am grateful to the many people at the BFUU congregation who so enthusiastically embraced my music. I am truly honored and humbled by their deep commitment to bringing "Harlem Voices" to life.
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists to Perform Selections from Harlem Voices©
On February 23, 2020 The Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists (1606 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709) devoted a service to music of liberation and featured selections from my new musical Harlem Voices©. I lead the service and provided insight into how music can be used as a powerful tool to counter oppression and racism.
This was the premiere performance of most of the pieces. I was thrilled to join members of the congregational choir and special instrumental musicians to bring Harlem Voices© to life.
http://harlemvoicesmusical.com
This was the premiere performance of most of the pieces. I was thrilled to join members of the congregational choir and special instrumental musicians to bring Harlem Voices© to life.
http://harlemvoicesmusical.com
Change in download policy... Check out the Jazzical Music Store Tab to Purchase Music
Since August of 2014 all the of scores, parts, recordings, pdf files on this website have been offered for free download. We are now changing that policy because many people have downloaded scores and parts of pieces and performed them, but have not paid any donations or received permission for performance rights. So, while you will still be able to listen to MP3 files and view/download some scores of music on this website, the scores and parts for most pieces will now be downloadable for a small fee. These changes to the website will be made gradually and prices for parts will vary, depending on the complexity and size of the piece (e.g. parts for large orchestral pieces will cost more than parts for a duet).
Unless otherwise noted, Clovice A. Lewis, Jr. owns all rights to the music (performance, recording, broadcast, etc.).
If you wish to perform any of the music click here
If you wish to record any of the music click here
If you wish to broadcast any of the music click here
If you'd like to contract with Jazzical Music for other services (instruction, courses, commissioned music, etc.) click here
... and we'll make you a deal you cannot refuse!
Since August of 2014 all the of scores, parts, recordings, pdf files on this website have been offered for free download. We are now changing that policy because many people have downloaded scores and parts of pieces and performed them, but have not paid any donations or received permission for performance rights. So, while you will still be able to listen to MP3 files and view/download some scores of music on this website, the scores and parts for most pieces will now be downloadable for a small fee. These changes to the website will be made gradually and prices for parts will vary, depending on the complexity and size of the piece (e.g. parts for large orchestral pieces will cost more than parts for a duet).
Unless otherwise noted, Clovice A. Lewis, Jr. owns all rights to the music (performance, recording, broadcast, etc.).
If you wish to perform any of the music click here
If you wish to record any of the music click here
If you wish to broadcast any of the music click here
If you'd like to contract with Jazzical Music for other services (instruction, courses, commissioned music, etc.) click here
... and we'll make you a deal you cannot refuse!
New Musical "Harlem Voices©" Is Complete - Looking for Musicians and Theater Groups for Performance
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Harlem Voices©, my new musical, was completed in August of 2019. It is available for your listening pleasure at http://harlemvoicesmusical.com. Please go to the dedicated website and spend some quality time in the Harlem Voices© universe. I am presently looking for musical professionals and theater groups to partner with for production of the piece. Vocalists, especially, are invited to contact me (707) 972-0129 • [email protected] to sing music from "Harlem Voices".
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New Music
New Recordings
Every once in a while the recordings on this site are updated. It is with pleasure that we announce such new recordings. Recently, we've used the amazing East West Composer Cloud sound samples to greatly enhance the quality of some of our pieces. We call this the "Many of One" orchestra, and we believe you will agree that this technology is a game changer! For those of you vocalists visiting this site who are looking for new pieces to record, please consider doing so with the beautiful orchestral renderings now available. The following is a list (with links) to newly recorded versions of music by Clovice Lewis:
Back Again (Jazz Band) Everything's Just Right (Voice and Orchestra) Our Father (AKA "The Lord's Prayer" - Voice and Orchestra)
Another Artist of Life (Voice and Orchestra) Before You Sleep (Voice and String Quartet) Julie's Theme (Symphonic Band)
The Oneness of Everything (Solo Cello and Orchestra)
Back Again (Jazz Band) Everything's Just Right (Voice and Orchestra) Our Father (AKA "The Lord's Prayer" - Voice and Orchestra)
Another Artist of Life (Voice and Orchestra) Before You Sleep (Voice and String Quartet) Julie's Theme (Symphonic Band)
The Oneness of Everything (Solo Cello and Orchestra)
New Performances
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NEWS - Clovice's New "Summer" CD is available for sale on CDBaby, iTunes, YouTube, and other Downloadable/Streaming Sites!
The new album by Clovice's virtual band, "Many of One", entitled "Summer", is available for sale. It is only available as a downloadable album for $9.99 USD, or as individual songs for $.99 USD. Here are the sites we've found that are selling the "Summer" CD: CDBaby Muzoic redmp3.cc rippletunes yandex Google Play iTunes Spotify "Many of One" refers to the fact that the computer plays all parts. My intention was to create music that sounds like it is improvised so that musicians who read music can enjoy playing jazz. Please share the album with your friends and family. You can listen to the "Summer" album on this website and download scores and parts ... since you're here. Just click here to visit the Jazz tab and ENJOY! |
New Music
Roses' Paintings - (Chamber Orchestra) This 20-minute piece, entitled "Rose's Paintings", is a four movement work inspired by the paintings of Rose Xylona Ayala. This piece will be premiered by the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra on March 24, 2019. Click here for details!
Symphony #1: Movement 2 - (Symphonic Orchestra) Even though I have composed numerous pieces for orchestra over the years, I have not entitled any of them "Symphony" because I have too much respect for the form. By march of 2016 I finally felt ready to take the symphonic plunge and composed Movement 1. I finished Movement 2 on May 10, 2017. This new large symphonic work is in progress and will eventually be comprised of 4 movements.
Now That You're Gone - (Voice and Guitar) A new version of "Now That You're Gone", is sung by Melissa Keith and accompanied by her (now) husband Kenna Keith. Keith tuned his guitar for cello tuning and the result is remarkable. Melissa really brought her best to this beautiful recording. On June 1, 2016, Melissa wrote me the following email:
Hi Clovis!
Hope you're doing well. I was hoping to see you at the choir concert to give you a copy of this recording, but I didn't see you. Anyway, my fiance had a project to do for his recording class and we decided to do one of your songs because we really, really liked it when we visited your website. Hope you don't mind that we used guitar, but it's what we had. Anyways, I don't wanna say too much. Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think :)
Thanks!
Melissa
Sorry it's taken me so long to post this extraordinary work by Melissa and Kenna. Many thanks!
Roses' Paintings - (Chamber Orchestra) This 20-minute piece, entitled "Rose's Paintings", is a four movement work inspired by the paintings of Rose Xylona Ayala. This piece will be premiered by the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra on March 24, 2019. Click here for details!
Symphony #1: Movement 2 - (Symphonic Orchestra) Even though I have composed numerous pieces for orchestra over the years, I have not entitled any of them "Symphony" because I have too much respect for the form. By march of 2016 I finally felt ready to take the symphonic plunge and composed Movement 1. I finished Movement 2 on May 10, 2017. This new large symphonic work is in progress and will eventually be comprised of 4 movements.
Now That You're Gone - (Voice and Guitar) A new version of "Now That You're Gone", is sung by Melissa Keith and accompanied by her (now) husband Kenna Keith. Keith tuned his guitar for cello tuning and the result is remarkable. Melissa really brought her best to this beautiful recording. On June 1, 2016, Melissa wrote me the following email:
Hi Clovis!
Hope you're doing well. I was hoping to see you at the choir concert to give you a copy of this recording, but I didn't see you. Anyway, my fiance had a project to do for his recording class and we decided to do one of your songs because we really, really liked it when we visited your website. Hope you don't mind that we used guitar, but it's what we had. Anyways, I don't wanna say too much. Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think :)
Thanks!
Melissa
Sorry it's taken me so long to post this extraordinary work by Melissa and Kenna. Many thanks!
Just Found or Restored Music
Since starting this website Clovice has found and/or restored music that is on old recordings or hidden in boxes. Of course, he also composes something new fairly often. Here is a listing of new pieces or old music that has been restored.
Pervigilium - (Classical Instrumental Ensemble) The integrated score/parts is now available in pdf format. It was neatly hand-written on vellum paper in the mid-1970's. Because it has no meter or signature, most modern music notation programs are not capable of producing the score. For best results magnify the pdf file and print at 11"x14".
Cello Sonata - (Classical Instrumental Solo) The part is now available for this unaccompanied cello piece in pdf format. It was neatly hand-written on vellum paper in the mid-1970's. Because it has no meter or signature, most modern music notation programs are not capable of producing the score. For best results magnify the pdf file and print at 11"x14". There is no recording of this piece. It is a challenging work that is at the virtuoso level. Would anyone like to perform it?
Since starting this website Clovice has found and/or restored music that is on old recordings or hidden in boxes. Of course, he also composes something new fairly often. Here is a listing of new pieces or old music that has been restored.
Pervigilium - (Classical Instrumental Ensemble) The integrated score/parts is now available in pdf format. It was neatly hand-written on vellum paper in the mid-1970's. Because it has no meter or signature, most modern music notation programs are not capable of producing the score. For best results magnify the pdf file and print at 11"x14".
Cello Sonata - (Classical Instrumental Solo) The part is now available for this unaccompanied cello piece in pdf format. It was neatly hand-written on vellum paper in the mid-1970's. Because it has no meter or signature, most modern music notation programs are not capable of producing the score. For best results magnify the pdf file and print at 11"x14". There is no recording of this piece. It is a challenging work that is at the virtuoso level. Would anyone like to perform it?
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Music Is To Be Shared and Performed
Clovice has been composing since 1968. He needs others to perform his music. As can be seen, his compositional range of styles is wide... from classical to modern, from tonal to atonal, and from acoustic to electronic. Although Clovice (who really dislikes his own voice) sings and plays some of the pieces, it is not his intention for those recordings to be the final versions of the music. So, if you find music on this site that you like, then download it, play it, and share it with others. If you are a musician please consider performing it... especially perform the contemporary and popular music in your own style.
If you'd like your version of Clovice's music featured on this site, please contact Jazzical Music to arrange for that!
If you'd like your version of Clovice's music featured on this site, please contact Jazzical Music to arrange for that!
Who Can Use This Music?
- Orchestras on a tight budget
- Vocalists
- Ensembles of all kinds
- Instrumentalists
- Choirs
- Student Musicians
- Film Producers
- Video Production
- Schools, Colleges, and Universities
Other Stuff
In 1984 Clovice founded Technology Media Enterprises, a consulting firm which specializes in the creation of all aspects of multimedia production. Jazzical Music knows all about computers and music; we literally helped "write the book" about the subject. Whether your needs are for original music for movie soundtracks, to record your great musical opus, create a radio advertisement, make special sound effects for computer games, produce multimedia and radio voice-overs, record your live performance... whatever your special audio needs are, Jazzical Music can help you. Because we produce and manage the audio part of business for Technology Media Enterprises, we can offer our corporate clients expertise in the following areas:
Here's how to reach us:
Jazzical Music
(707) 972-0129
E-Mail: [email protected]
- Dramatic Films/Videos
- Sound Effects
- Training Films/Videos
- Corporate Presentations
- Commercials
- Product Promotions
- Multimedia Applications
- Game Music
Here's how to reach us:
Jazzical Music
(707) 972-0129
E-Mail: [email protected]
