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

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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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