Aguas (2007)

Fantasy variations on the tune "Aguas de Marco" by A.C. Jobim. Three excerpts from the orchestral mockup are included.

Variations on "Stars and Stripes Forever" (2006)

This rhythmic, minimalist- inspired piece presents Sousa's march in a modern light.

A Dream of Steel (2005)

This piece was composed for a 9/11 memorial concert. This version is a short hybrid mockup presenting the main themes.

Fado Noir 15vb (2005)

A setting of the poem "Rondo" by George Moore for piano, French horn, and bass voice. Bass, Eric Alatorre (of the choral group, Chanticleer); French Horn, Matthew Anderson.

Road/Heat Shimmer (2005)

Some traveling music followed by sound design clip incorporating vocal samples and shortwave transmissions.

Sun and Stars (2005)

A short excerpt inspired by the last canto of Dante's "Divine Comedy".

Sofia to Bahia (2004)

Based on the Bulgarian folk melody "Erghen Diado- Song of Shopsko". The 7/4 rhythmic figure lends itself to a South American treatment.

688 Theme (2003)

Tuba and sound design create an underwater seascape. "688" is the designation for a Los Angeles-class attack submarine. Tuba, Bob Aul.

Angel of the El (2003)

An evocation of train tracks and good spirits. Flute, Aimee Aul.

The Bridge (2002)

A night scene inspired by a childhood memory of crossing the Bronx - Whitestone Bridge. Trumpet, Kevin Richardson (Tom Jones' band).

Chords of Memory (2002)

A pastorale bringing to mind Southern vistas. Oboe, Barbara Northcutt (principal oboe, Pacific Symphony); Trumpet , John Deemer.

Nocturne in Azure (2002)

Bossa nova. Piano, trombone, and melodica, Joe Cristina.

Sogno (2001)

Light jazz waltz. The first eight bars of the melody came fully formed in an early morning dream, hence the name "Sogno".

Terra Nova (2001)

A stately 3/4 piece for strings, guitar, and piano.

Simpatico CD "Resolve" (1995)

Compositions by Joe Cristina and Victor Cajiao.

Contemporary jazz with Latin and Brazilian overtones.

This CD is available on CD Baby.