{"product_id":"exploring-jazz-arranging-revised-edition","title":"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Revised Edition","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter his work with Bill Evans, renowned bassist, composer, and arranger Chuck Israels spent almost a decade as Director \u0026amp; Arranger for the National Jazz Ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drawing from this experience, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eExploring Jazz Arranging\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes a refreshing approach to the study of arranging and orchestration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the fundamentals found in books on arranging are included, but there is so much more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsraels begins by stressing the primary importance of rhythm above chord voicing and the essential relationship between the “outer lines,” melody, and bass line. He goes on to discuss chord voicing and voice leading, common musical forms, then how to recognize recurring patterns in chord progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlike other texts on arranging, Israels covers arranging for solo, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voices. \u003c\/strong\u003eHe describes how to write for the individual instruments in the rhythm section, and gradually gets into writing for combos and smaller ensembles. Only the final third of the book discusses writing specifically for big band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral bound, 187 pages, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781666307\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e. Includes a free download with audio for each musical example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages \u0026amp; Audio Examples: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 2\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_6.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 6\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/2-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 2-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_22.pdf?v=1781666450\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePage 22\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Audio Example\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/3-7.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 3-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_41-43.pdf?v=1781666306\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 41-43\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/5-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 5-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_61-63.pdf?v=1781666307\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePages 61-63\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/6-1.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 6-1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_-_Sample_Page_85-88.pdf?v=1781666307\"\u003ePages 85-88\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Exploring Jazz Arranging - Sample Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/8-3.mp3?v=1782957381\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExample 8-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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“As a bassist who has anchored some of jazz music’s most storied rhythm sections, Chuck Israels brings a perspective to arranging that is truly singular. Having played many of his arrangements over the years, I can attest that they both sound and feel great to play. This book provides a window into his process, making it an invaluable resource not only to me, but to all jazz arrangers.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Alan Ferber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Assistant Director, BMI Jazz Composers Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Several years ago, Chuck Israels gave me a pre-publication copy of this book. I was fascinated with his presentation. Obviously, he has a very deep and personal knowledge of the craft. Having studied arranging and orchestration for most of my life, I am drawn to these somewhat original ways of thinking about this noble endeavor. I'm sure you will find many new ideas in these pages, regardless of how schooled you are in this field. Thank you for sharing your elegant thoughts, Chuck.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Larry Dunlap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, arranger\/composer\/pianist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This unique arranging book not only deals with the nuts and bolts of the craft but, unlike other writers on this subject, Chuck Israels embraces and exposes the true and deep musical issues. There's much to be learned here for arrangers on all levels.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— David Berger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, composer\/arranger\/bandleader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":45612046680255,"sku":"264","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":45612046713023,"sku":"e264","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Exploring_Jazz_Arranging_Cover.jpg?v=1782155826","url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/products\/exploring-jazz-arranging-revised-edition","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}