Playalongs

My classical background grounded me in melody, harmony, and technique. Then, listening to (and playing along with) a wide range of styles taught me how to fit in and elevate the vibe, making a crowd engage more than a DJ or established band can on their own.

“Playalongs” are a lot of fun for me. Even without rehearsal, I’ve gotten good at understanding a song’s structure and intent, adding just what’s needed to give it that extra edge.

Styles

  • Electronic, EDM, Dance
  • Jazz, Pop, Folk
  • Experimental, Avant-garde

Applications

  • Parties & Clubs
  • DJ/recording enrichment
  • Improv settings

With DJ WORLDWIDEWOLF at Purple Clouds (liquid drum ‘n’ bass)

At the furry music festival Purple Clouds, I got to play with WORLDWIDEWOLF, with whom I also played at Aural Alliance in 2024. Here’s the full recording.

(Blog post about it)

Jack with WORLDWIDEWOLF at Purple Clouds 2026
Photo by Bytefighter
WORLDWIDEWOLF x Jack Newhorse at Purple Clouds, 18 July 2026

Trombone playalong of “You Problem” (rock)

The Overworked Animals‘ song “You Problem (Sounds Like a)” doesn’t need a trombone — it’s complete as it is. Which presented an interesting challenge!

Posted with their permission.

The original

My playalong

Synth/trombone cover snippet of “Airplane Dragons” (hyperpop)

What a fun song by Passenger Princess! This was some looping practice to capture the song’s spirit in a live setting with minimal means.

The original

My playalong