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

Description

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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