Ted Kooshian: Links

Ed Palermo Big Band: This is a band in which I play keyboards. We do a lot of Frank Zappa material, all beautifully arranged by Ed Palermo. He has me playing organ parts, xylophone and timpani parts, string parts, etc. It's a great band and a lot of fun. We have released two CD's of Zappa music, and this summer we will record for a third. We have also performed many blues concerts of Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield material.
Rick Wald: Another big band, in which I play piano. This is mostly original music by Rick Wald, plus a few of Rick's arrangements of some classic jazz tunes – really unique and exciting writing. We have released two CD's – "Castaneda's Dreams" (2006) and "Play That Thing" (2008).
Judy Barnett: A great singer, with whom I've worked and recorded for many years. In the past few years we have been writing together as well. Our song "Hamlet Lost" was nominated for a MAC Award last year, and this year our song "Whacked!" was nominated. Our song "Bummer Summer" appears on our latest CD, "Too Darn Hot." We will be recording for two new CD's this fall, including one of all original music we have written together.
Michael Andrew: Michael is a very talented singer/entertainer with whom I've worked off and on in a variety of settings. His successful retro- band "Swingerhead" performs his original music plus American standards throughout the country. He is currently working with Jerry Lewis on a musical version of the film "The Nutty Professor."
little (i) Music: This is the website of the the amazing saxophonist Jeff Lederer, who plays in my Standard Orbit Quartet.