Publisher: Sher Music

Full scores and in-depth analysis of contemporary, large ensemble works by six Grammy-nominated composers:

• Vince Mendoza
• Bob Mintzer
• Jim McNeely
• John Hollenbeck
• Darcy James Argue
• John Fedchock

Following in the footsteps of Rayburn Wright's seminal work, "Inside the Score", this book gives a guided tour into the techniques and musical concepts in these six scores by masters of large ensemble jazz writing.
This immense labor of love includes:
• Analysis of the lead sheet reductions of each song
• Annotated full scores with special features extracted in concert pitch for easier realization
• Biographies of and interviews with the artists, exploring each one's creative process
• A link to free software - Orchestrators ToolKit - an invaluable aid for composers
• Recordings readily available for all scores
• Spiral-bound with Over 400 pages!

Sample Pages
Sample Pages

Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.1
Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.2