Jorge Machain
Composer/Arranger/Performer
Jorge Machain has been recognized as a prominent figure in wind band composition, hailed as a “rising star” by ALLMUSIC. He has received numerous accolades, including several Downbeat awards for his arrangements, and was a finalist in the 2018 NBA Revelli Competition. In 2019, he was a finalist in the Morton Gould Young Composer Competition and winner of the NBA Young Composers Jazz Composition Contest for his original work, "Por Ahora." Additionally, he was awarded the 2020 American Prize in the band category (student division) and was a finalist for the 2021 NGC Lab Composition Competition. He received the Morton Gould Composer Award in 2021 and was honored with 1st place in the 2021 International Young Talented Composers Competition. More recently, he was acknowledged as a Spotlight Recipient by the Film Scoring Network in 2023 and achieved 2nd place in the 2023 American Prize (pop/lights), among other distinctions. Machain's commissions encompass a range of notable works, including a drum set concerto composed for Bernie Dresel, commissioned by Thomas Leslie; two trombone solos commissioned by Joseph Alessi, the principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic; and a Brass Quintet Concerto titled "Five Cities" for the Boston Brass Quintet. His most recent commission, "Banzai Pipeline," features a Jazz Quartet Concerto and Wind Orchestra, written for accomplished musician alto saxophonist Eric Marienthal, pianist Mitch Forman, drummer Bernie Dresel, and electric bassist Kevin Axt.
Machain’s music has been performed in notable concert halls such as Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center, Artemus Hall at UNLV, Symphony Space in NY, Carnegie Hall, the Monterey Jazz Festival, and other notable halls.
Jorge Machain graduated from UNLV with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Composition and Master of Music in Jazz Composition. He is currently pursuing his DMA in Jazz Composition at the Frost School of Music.
“Jorge Machain is truly an extraordinary musical talent both in composition and performance. His unique creative abilities allow him to write and perform in any genre of the musical spectrum. Jorge is a multiple award-winning composer in both the jazz and classical realms and his ever increasing repertoire has already made a lasting and profound impact on American music. ”
“Jorge is a talented composer, orchestrator, arranger, music preparation specialist and jazz trumpet performer. He has been commissioned by award-winning musical ensembles and notable musical artists for his creative compositions, arrangements and orchestrations in jazz and classical genres. Jorge has garnered critical acclaim and international recognition for his work and is a rising star in the contemporary musical community.”
“Composer/arranger/musician Jorge Machain is a name you will continue to hear about more and more.......A phenomenal young talent!
His 3 movement drum set concerto “The Espresso Express” that he tailor made for me is a joy to play and to listen to......EPIC piece of music!”
“The artistry and creativity of compositions such as ‘Bite The Bullet’ and ‘The Espresso Express’ portend a long and highly successful career for Jorge Machain ”