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Jay Chattaway
Jay Chattaway

Born
08.07.1946 in Monongahela (USA)

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Jay Chattaway was born in Monongahela (Pennsylvania) and studied music at West Virginia University. He was drafted into the military while working on his graduate degree and joined the Navy Band, serving as the unit's chief arranger and composer. After his discharge from the Navy, Chattaway moved to New York City to write music. He later moved to Los Angeles to compose for film. Chattaway is also well known as an arranger of big band charts for the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra during the 1970s. But he is mainly known for his work as composer for several Star Trek television series. Especially for wind bands, Jay Chattaway has composed well-known works such as Mazama and Spanish Fever.

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Anniversary / Jubilee 2021

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Stick Figures

Stick Figures

Mazama

Mazama

Spanish Fever

Spanish Fever

Music by Jay Chattaway

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Compositions

Stick Figures

Stick Figures

Solo (swing, rock) for drums! The unique opportunity to present a percussion soloist with a modern wind band work. This original piece by famous Star Trek film composer Jay Chattaway will be a...
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WACS110
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Mazama

Mazama

An incredible concert work by noted composer Jay Chattaway that you’ll have to experience for yourself. This popular contemporary tone poem successfully evokes the moods and spirit of an...
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WAOCB101
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Spanish Fever

Spanish Fever

"Spanish Fever" is the title selection of the new Fania All-Stars album. This exciting Latin-jazz album was produced and arranged by Jay Chattaway and features Maynard Ferguson and other jazz greats...
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BAWACS104
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