Ted, co-leading with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, went into the studio on September 6th to record his piece "Portrait in Seven Shades" for future release on a major label (tba) sometime in 2008. The piece, an hour long composition in seven momements which was inspired by seven great painters, was originally commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center. Featured artists (in addition to the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) include Wynton Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Nathalie Bonin, Bill Schimmel, and Yola Nash.

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Mancini Project. Ted just finished recording his new CD for Palmetto Records. This project will focus on the music of Henry Mancini, with whom both Ted's father and uncle played on a regular basis during a period spanning the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. The recording draws on Mancini's rich repertoire of movie themes and songs, and also includes material not commonly recorded. One of the songs is "Something For Nash," written for Ted's Father, Dick, for the movie "Blind Date." The group, a quartet, features Frank Kimbrough on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Matt Wilson on bass

Ted is finishing up his new piece (a private commission), a seven movement suite dedicated to the seven chakras. The piece, written for big band, is expected to premier sometime in early 2008. To gain more insight into chakras, Ted has met with metaphysical educator, healer and speaker Jodi Serota

Ted just recorded a new CD with trumpeter Marcus Printup for Steeplechase. The quintet also features Eric Reed on piano, Barak Mori on bass, and Willie Jones III on drums.