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:
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I am really impressed with the detail, and how Rick has managed to get so many of the important aspects of the construction of my music.”
— Vince Mendoza
What a comprehensive review of this piece! Thanks for all the work you've put into this!”
— Jim McNeely
What an incredible opportunity to get inside of the writing process of many of the best current jazz composers/arrangers. Thank you Rick Lawn for bringing this all together. It is an honor to be in the company of composition royalty.”
— Bob Mintzer
The book is absolutely stunning! I knew it would be but this is beyond what I could have imagined. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for for the last several years: scores by some of the great writers of today with clear analysis and insightful interviews. The layout of your book is so nice. It feels 'spacious' and inviting. Best of all your choice of pieces is perfect. Congratulations!”
— David Morgan, Professor of Jazz Studies and String Bass, Youngstown State University