{"title":"Books by Rick Lawn","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jazz-scores-and-analysis-volume-2","title":"Jazz Scores and Analysis: Volume 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster-Level Jazz Scores for Strings and Big Band – Analyzed and Annotated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the great critical success of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jazz-scores-and-analysis-volume-1\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis: Volume 1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Richard Lawn has created another masterpiece: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eJazz Scores and Analysis – Volume 2: Strings and Other Things\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese scores all feature world-class string parts, along with more normal jazz orchestral instrumentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume 2 includes Orchestral jazz songs with great string writing, by masters of the artform:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"185\" style=\"width: 44.9636%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 49.8607%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 50.0414%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEddie Sauter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVince Mendoza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOliver Nelson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuck Owen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePat Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeff Beal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaus Ogerman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiho Hazama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Potter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTim Garland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the many highlights of this book is a previously unknown and unavailable score of Oliver Nelson's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece For Studio Orchestra and Soloist,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an Eddie Sauter composition from Stan Getz's classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e album. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnotated full scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis of each score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA link to the Orchestrators ToolKit software - an invaluable custom-built aid for composers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnline access to interviews with each living composer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 438 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExcerpt 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExcerpt 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePat Williams Analysis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_2_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781723648\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 2 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJeff Beal Lead Sheet Reduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wow, I wish I could have had this book 20 years ago! Here we have overviews, detailed analyses and annotated full scores of compositions by ten masters of writing for strings. It is an absolute treasure trove of information that will inspire anyone interested in jazz composition.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jim McNeely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Richard Lawn has provided a thoughtful and extensive resource with this new book. Combining strings with traditional jazz instruments is a puzzle for many arrangers and composers. The artists included here are some of the best at doing this, and any aspiring arranger\/composer will find a wealth of material within these pages.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Larry Dunlap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Rick's meticulous analysis of every piece leaves no stone unturned, and this '\u003cem\u003eVol. 2, Strings and Other Things\u003c\/em\u003e' is chock full of invaluable information. A copy will keep a prominent spot on my desk for years to come.” \u003cbr\u003e— John Fedchock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166367838399,"sku":"235","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166367871167,"sku":"e235","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-scores-and-analysis-vol-2-strings-and-other-things-by-richard-lawn.jpg?v=1774643571"},{"product_id":"jazz-scores-and-analysis-volume-1","title":"Jazz Scores and Analysis: Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Band Scores, Analyzed and Annotated for Serious Jazz Writers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull scores and in-depth analysis of contemporary, large ensemble works by six Grammy-nominated composers: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVince Mendoza • Bob Mintzer • Darcy James Argue • Jim McNeely • Bob Mintzer • John Fedchock\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of Rayburn Wright's seminal work, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside the Score\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this book gives a guided tour into the techniques and musical concepts in these six scores by masters of large ensemble jazz writing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unparalleled work of serious scholarship, yet written in the language of the working composer\/orchestrator. If you are into large ensemble writing, you can’t afford to miss this unique resource!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis immense labor of love includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis of the lead sheet reductions of each song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnotated full scores with special features extracted in concert pitch for easier realization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiographies of and interviews with the artists, exploring each one's creative process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA link to a free download of the Orchestrators ToolKit software - an invaluable aid for composers!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecordings readily available for all scores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral Bound, 421 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_1_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781721911\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 207\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 213\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 218\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_4.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 220-221\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_5.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 229-230\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/new\/sample_pages\/9780997661736-229-230.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Jazz_Scores_and_Analysis_Volume_1_-_Sample_Page_6.pdf?v=1781721910\" title=\"Jazz Scores and Analysis Volume 1 - Sample Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 239-241\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Music links to audio for each score:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/artist\/john-fedchock-new-york-big-band\/1025194825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJohn Fedchock New York Big Band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/artist\/bob-mintzer-all-l-a-band\/1134297840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBob Mintzer All L.A. Band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/WebObjects\/MZStore.woa\/wa\/viewCollaboration?cc=us\u0026amp;ids=21787271-272688395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVince Mendoza \u0026amp; WDR Big Band Cologne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/artist\/vanguard-jazz-orchestra\/289685333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJim McNeely - Vanguard Jazz Orchestra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/artist\/darcy-james-argues-secret-society\/311651637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDarcy James Argue's Secret Society\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/johnhollenbeck.com\/sound\/a-blessing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJohn Hollenbeck - A Blessing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”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.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Bob Mintzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI 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.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Vince Mendoza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What a comprehensive review of this piece! Thanks for all the work you've put into this!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Jim McNeely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichard (Rick) Lawn is professor emeritus and former Dean of the College of Performing Arts at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Previously he served as Founding Director of Jazz Studies, Chair of the Department of Music, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. Rick has published over 60 compositions and his five books have become staples among jazz educators and students.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44166367215807,"sku":"215","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44166367248575,"sku":"e215","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/jazz-scores-and-analysis-vol-1-by-richard-lawn.jpg?v=1774643554"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/books-by-rick-lawn.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}