Al Quagliata's Music

Al is an accomplished jazz – rock guitarist ⁄ songwriter – composer who has written hundreds of songs. Click on one of the links below to hear some of Al’s work. All songs* are ©2005 by Al Quagliata, All Rights Reserved, and may not be used or distributed without permission. If you wish to contact Al about a music project, please use the Contact Al page.

Pop Jazz Novelty ⁄ Comedy

Children’s Musical Theater

Pop Songs: "Tortured Dead Suburban Misfits"

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Don’t let the title fool you; no suburbanites were tortured in the recording of this demo. Al was riding on the train to NYC one afternoon when he heard some spoiled teens complaining about how "tough life is." This song was the result, written on that train ride. The tune has a calypso ⁄ pop type of a feel and features Al on all the instruments and vocals.

Jazz Novelty ⁄ Comedy Children’s Musical Theater

Jazz Songs: "Inauguration"

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Al’s dad Al Quagliata Sr. (aka Al Nichols) was a jazz bassist and Al has been playing jazz guitar since the age of 17. This tune was written by Al while sitting in front of the television watching George Bush Sr. being inaugurated back in 1989, hence the title. Originally just an instrumental, Al decided later to add lyrics. Featured here is the original instrumental demo version with Al on guitar and Rob Kaplan on the Fender Rhodes Organ.

Pop Novelty ⁄ Comedy Children’s Musical Theater

Novelty ⁄ Comedy Songs: "Uncle Sal’s Pizzeria"

Al grew up in an Italian ⁄ American household and in addition to all the jazz that was played, he got to hear a great deal of Italian folk music. This is a fun novelty number, a tribute to this type of music, which Al used to perform in his night club act. This demo version features Al on all instruments and vocals.

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Children’s Songs: "Magic And Imagination"

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This song was originally written when Al was the musical director of a children’s theater group. He sent it to a BMI songwriting contest and received a letter saying that while the contest was not taking children’s songs they thought it was one of the best they ever heard. This demo version features Al on all instruments and vocals.

Pop Jazz Novelty ⁄ Comedy Musical Theater

Musical Theater: "Pye The Musical"

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This is a compilation of song segments for a musical in development called "Pye", which is being produced by Dangerous Curves Produtions. Al composed the music and worked on the lyrics with Deborah Ortiz, who wrote the book. This demo features Al on guitar, Miriam Daly on Piano, and John Anderson, Tammy Dorsa and Tamara Fishman on vocals.

Pop Jazz Novelty ⁄ Comedy Children’s