Works
Beyond leading my own big band, I compose and arrange for ensembles of every size, from intimate trios to large ensembles, and write music for artists, recordings, and visual media. Here is an overview of the work I do, on the page, on the bandstand, and in the classroom.
2026 BMI Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize / Manny Albam Commission · M.A. in Jazz Composition, Queens College (CUNY)
Selected Works
Colors of a Journey (2025)
Debut album by the Naoya Ogura Jazz Orchestra, featuring some of New York’s finest musicians. All arrangements by Naoya Ogura. Recorded in New York in June 2024 and produced by Michael Philip Mossman.
Original Compositions
Moon
CYF
That’s the Idea
Colors of a Journey (My Uncle)
The Place Where I Used to Be
Arrangements
Anything Goes (Cole Porter)
Moose the Mooche (Charlie Parker)
Everything Happens to Me (Matt Dennis)
I Love You (Cole Porter)
Listen on Spotify · Apple Music · Get the CD
Composition & Arranging
Big Band
Original compositions and custom arrangements for jazz orchestra.
Small to Large Ensembles
Writing for trios, combos, and large ensembles, tailored to your instrumentation and players.
Horn Section Arrangements
Horn parts for bands, recordings, and live shows across genres.
String Arrangements
String parts for recordings, live performances, and crossover projects.
Scoring for Film & Animation
Original music written to picture for animation, short films, and other visual media.
Transcription
Solo Transcriptions
Accurate transcriptions of improvised solos for any instrument.
Full Transcriptions
Transcriptions from recordings, from full big band scores to solo piano.
Lead Sheets
Lead sheets made from your audio, ready for rehearsals, gigs, and copyright registration.
Education
Band Coaching & Clinics
Coaching for school, community, and professional big bands and combos.
Workshops
Workshops on jazz composition, arranging, improvisation, and ensemble playing.
Composition & Arranging Lessons
Private lessons in person or online.
Trumpet Lessons
Private trumpet lessons for all levels.
Open to Collaboration
From bandleaders and vocalists to schools and filmmakers, I love bringing new musical ideas to life together. Rates depend on the scope of each project. Please get in touch with a few details (project type, instrumentation, length, and timeline), and I’ll get back to you with a quote.