Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol. 2 - Softcover

Richard Lawn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0991077369 ISBN 13: 9780991077366

Publisher: Sher Music Co., 2022

Synopsis

Following the great critical success of Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.1, Richard Lawn has created another masterpiece: JAZZ SCORES AND ANALYSIS, VOL. 2: STRINGS AND OTHER THINGS. As the title suggests, Vol. 2 includes: Orchestral jazz writing with strings, by masters of the artform: Eddie Sauter, Oliver Nelson, Pat Williams, Claus Ogerman, Jeff Beal, Chris Potter, Vince Mendoza, Chuck Owen, Miho Hazama, and Tim Garland. This book features: Annotated full scores, Analysis of each score, Online access to interviews with each living composer, and 9" x 12", 438 pages! These scores all feature great string writing, along with more normal jazz orchestral instrumentation. Among the many highlights of this book is a previously unknown and unavailable score of Oliver Nelson's Piece For Studio Orchestra and Soloist, and an Eddie Sauter composition from Stan Getz's classic Focus album.

About this title

About the Author

Richard (Rick) Lawn is professor emeritus and former Dean of the College of Performing Arts at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Previously he served as Founding Director of Jazz Studies, Chair of the Department of Music, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Rick has published over 60 compositions and his five books have become staples among jazz educators and students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sher Music Co.
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0991077369
• ISBN 13: 9780991077366
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 438