Arranging the Score: Portraits of the Great Arrangers, G. Lees (softcover mint)-image
Arranging the Score: Portraits of the Great Arrangers, G. Lees (softcover mint)-image

Arranging the Score: Portraits of the Great Arrangers, G. Lees (softcover mint)

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NARRATIVE: Non-fiction biographical essays. Era: Late 20th Century COLLECTIBLE: High demand for out of print jazz history references. REVIEWS: Praised for its sophisticated analysis of orchestral jazz. Book Title: Arranging the Score: Portraits of the Great Arrangers EXTRA: Comprehensive index included LITTLE KNOWN: Rare insights into the Gill Evans and Miles Davis collaboration. ENSEMBLE: Big Band and Jazz Orchestra Country of Origin: United Kingdom, London Type: Biography / Instructional MISCELLANEOUS: Part of the Cassell Jazz series. gtin13: 9780304343102 RATING: 4.5 stars for exceptional prose and historical accuracy. Number of Pages: 310 Pages Publication Year: 1993 Item Width: 6.1 in VINTAGE: Over thirty years old and increasingly scarce in fine state. INTENDED LEVEL: Advanced or professional interest. INSTRUMENT: Multi-instrument orchestration Item Weight: 18.7 Oz ORIGINAL/FACSIMILE: Original COPYRIGHT DATE: 1992 Item Height: 0.9 inches Author: Gene Lees Subject Area: Music History and Theory Publisher: Cassell Format: Softcover (Paperback) Language: English Educational Level: Adult & Further Education Level: Intermediate to Professional INTENDED AUDIENCE: Musicians, historians, and jazz aficionados. GENRE: Music History and Criticism Subject: The art and craft of musical arrangement. Edition: First Edition Publication Name: Arranging the Score ISBN: 9780304343102 Item Length: 9.1 in Features: In-depth profiles of legendary musical architects.

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Delving into the unseen architecture of legendary melodies, this narrative offers a backstage pass to the minds who crafted the golden age of American soundscapes. Readers encounter the masterful architects behind iconic film themes and big band harmonies through intimate conversations and technical breakdowns. It explores how these unsung heroes transformed simple lead sheets into complex tapestries of brass, strings, and rhythm. The text balances academic rigor with personal anecdotes, providing a rare glimpse into the creative pressures and technical triumphs of industry icons. Musicians and fans will appreciate the deep dive into orchestration techniques that defined mid-century popular culture. By focusing on the structural brilliance of the ensemble rather than just the soloist, the author elevates the craft of musical construction to its rightful place alongside composition. This work serves as an essential bridge between classical theory and the vibrant energy of the recording studio, making it a treasure for any serious listener. Keys: orchestration, jazz, big band, schirmer, gene lees, conductors, songwriting, harmony, musicianship, discography, cinema, woodwinds, brass, percussion, charts, transcriptions

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