"Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol. 2" Is Out!

Rick Lawn has spent the last several years carefully crafting the second installment of his masterwork, Jazz Scores and Analysis, and we’re proud to announce it’s finally available—both in print and as a digital download!
👉 Check it out here

This new volume focuses on jazz compositions that feature strings as part of the ensemble, showcasing the versatility and depth of large ensemble writing. It includes annotated scores and in-depth analysis of works by ten top-tier composers, including:

• Vince Mendoza

• Oliver Nelson

• Eddie Sauter

• Chris Potter

• Maria Schneider

• Gil Goldstein

• Claus Ogerman

• Jorge Calandrelli

• Julian Shore

• Alan Ferber

Rick’s approach is both scholarly and accessible. His analysis brings clarity to the intricacies of these compositions without sacrificing depth or musical insight. As someone who understands the full arc of jazz composition through the decades, Rick is uniquely equipped to offer a book like this—insightful, inspiring, and completely one-of-a-kind.

If you have any interest in jazz arranging or composing—especially involving strings—don’t miss this 438-page labor of love.

Another landmark work from Sher Music Co.!

—Chuck Sher