Composing For The Jazz Orchestra

Author : William Russo
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022635346X
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composing for the Jazz Orchestra written by William Russo and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Although it will be of primary interest to those who are engaged in composition themselves, [this] book is also recommended for readers who may wish to gain further insight into just what makes jazz composition so different from traditional approaches."—Malcolm Bessom, The Music Magazine

Author : William Russo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composing for the jazz orchestra written by William Russo and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Russo
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226732088
Total Pages : 844 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Composition and Orchestration written by William Russo and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Russo has undertaken an ambitious project, attempting to discuss together the elements of music that are commonly treated separately in books on harmony, counterpoint, and orchestration. As such, his new book contains enough musical instruction to be of interest even to students not particularly interested in 'jazz' or Russo's own musical idiom. For the student who wants to compose or arrange for 'jazz' ensembles from dance bands to full orchestras, Russo has shown himself to be a generous source of good advice."--Jon Newsom, Notes

Author : William Russo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 864 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Composition and Orchestration written by William Russo and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Russo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composing for the Jazz Orchestra written by William Russo and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Berger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692557129
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging written by David Berger and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for anyone who writes, plays or listens to jazz. It explains the writing process and the construction of jazz pieces. I've attempted to answer many of the questions that arrangers and composers ask themselves when they are writing. Players who read this book will better understand the arrangements that they play and will get more from their listening which will make them better at interpreting the music they perform. Listeners will get into the creators' heads and appreciate the jazz experience to a greater degree. What The Experts Are Saying: "I love David Berger's new book, Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging. His vivid description of his own musical development from childhood on imparts many valuable insights. The discussion of the musical content is clear and concise, while a respect and passion for the music and the creative process is evident throughout. The big band scores are brilliant pieces of music that are steeped in the rich tradition of jazz, but also convey the unique musical character that is David Berger. It is a joy to be able to get inside the head of one of my favorite jazz writers and bandleaders. Beside the wealth of information, understanding and encouragement contained in these pages, the anecdotes related to Duke Ellington and the musicians who performed in his orchestra are just one more reason to get this book in your hands." - Bill Dobbins - Professor of Jazz Composition and Arranging, Eastman School of Music "Among the musicians I know who pay attention to the broad concepts and fine details of composing and arranging jazz music, no one pays more attention than Dave Berger. He thinks about everything: formal ideas, textural contrasts, emotional expression, instrumental color and variety, motivic development, expectation and surprise, - more things than I can think of to enumerate. And he produces music that achieves an artistically satisfying balance in its elements - all the while maintaining continuity with the spirit that brought him to jazz in the first place. That alone is a remarkable achievement. That he has had the patience and focus to dissect his creative thought processes meticulously, down to the level of the finest details, and lay those thoughts bare so that others might learn from them is even more remarkable. If someone has thought about it, David has described it. I don't know anywhere anyone interested in this could learn more or learn it any more directly." - Chuck Israels - Bassist, Composer, Arranger, Author "When I first started playing with the National Jazz Ensemble in the late 70's, Dave Berger's work as chief composer and arranger made quite an impression on me. I marveled at what seemed to me a magical, mysterious ability to create and arrange music for big band. In his Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging, Berger demystifies this ability for the reader by clearly demonstrating - in a voice that is personal, humorous, as well as instructive - the techniques needed to become a master arranger. Creative Jazz Composing and Arranging is an important addition to the teaching canon and wonderful tool for any artist, whether they are just learning how the magic of this music is made or refining their existing style." - Ted Nash - Saxophonist/Arranger JALCO, BMI Jazz Composers Workshop "A student today has several choices of arranging books. But a book is like a tool; there is a certain one for a particular task. David Berger's book is designed for the intermediate to advanced student who has decided to become a professional jazz arranger along with the realization that a solid understanding of the tradition is essential. Mr. Berger provides an in-depth analysis of his music and thought process. More importantly, his 50-years of professional experience (and candid recounting of his own journey as a young student) provides invaluable and practical wisdom that is not readily found in written form." - Rich DeRosa - University of North Texas

Author : Don Sebesky
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780882840321
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Contemporary Arranger written by Don Sebesky and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1975 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative, easy-to-understand text covering all aspects of arranging. This beautifully bound edition contains a compact disc with examples performed by jazz greats such as George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws and Don Sebesky's complete orchestra. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

Author : Richard Sussman
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0195381009
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Composition and Arranging in the Digital Age written by Richard Sussman and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2012-02-23 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive instructional text and reference guidebook on the art and craft of jazz composition and arranging for small and large ensembles. It is written from the perspective of doing the work using music notation software, and contains many practical and valuable tips to that end for the modern jazz composer/arranger.

Author : William Russo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composing for the Jazz Orchestra written by William Russo and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bill Dobbins
Publisher : Alfred Music
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jazz Arranging and Composing written by Bill Dobbins and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 1986 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1 score (151 p.) ; 31 cm. + 1 sound disc (52 min.) : digital, stereo, 3 3/4 in.