Composing for the Jazz Orchestra

Composing for the Jazz Orchestra Review

"Although it will be of primary interest to those who are engaged in composition themselves, [this] book is also recommended for readers who may wish to gain further insight into just what makes jazz composition so different from traditional approaches."—Malcolm Bessom, The Music Magazine

David Baker's Arranging and Composing for the Small Ensemble: Jazz, R & B, Jazz Rock

David Baker's Arranging and Composing for the Small Ensemble: Jazz, R & B, Jazz Rock Review

David Baker's Arranging and Composing for the Small Ensemble: Jazz, R & B, Jazz Rock Feature

• Book Pages: 176
• By David Baker
• Format Book

This professional manual lets you share the secrets of David Baker's success. Baker explains his practical working techniques for piano trio, jazz quartet, four- and five-part writing, chord substitutions, voicings, bass patterns and much more.