Composition and arranging services

As a professional Musical Director with more than 30 years experience Craig has written arrangements and compositions for ensembles ranging from jazz trio to symphony orchestra. Specialising in jazz and pop styles, he writes bespoke arrangements for commercial and big bands that are clear, playable and effective, designed to minimise rehearsal time, which is a priority for artists working in situations where time is of the essence. Craig’s arrangements have been used in theatre shows, cruise ships and venues all over the world. Craig also has a library of his own original compositions for sale for jazz combo and big band. 

Bespoke arrangements

Contact Craig for bespoke arrangements suitable for use on cruise ships. Craig can provide arrangements to suit your requirements and is very happy to discuss elements of form, key and instrumentation. Arrangements can be provided as digital or hard copies.

Original compositions

Craig has a library of original music composed and arranged for piano, jazz trio and big band, including music heard on his albums. The music is available as lead sheets or full arrangements.

Titles include:

Piano trio:

  • Blues for Oscar

  • Veronica Road 

  • Farewell to Winter

  • Janita

  • Autumn Fire

  • Waltz for Ruth Michelle

  • Untitled

  • Tell Me Why

  • Minor Mood

Big Band

  • Autumn Fire

  • Promenade Blues

  • Iso-Bop Blues