Conservatorio Agostino Steffani

Abstract: From Quartet to Big Band, Jazz Arranging Techniques presents all the tools and techniques of jazz arranging in an efficient and comprehensive format. This textbook, which can be studied either individually or in a classroom environment, includes a compendium of resources available online with sixty-one audio examples corresponding to scores in the book, as well as separate PDF files of all the assignments. Jazz Theory and Harmony, principles of jazz voice leading, voicing techniques, rules governing music calligraphy, chord symbol nomenclature, and jazz notation and articulation are presented in a very systematic, step by step approach. Attention is given to the function of each instrument in the ensemble, including their range, register, transposition, dynamic capabilities, and idiomatic characteristics. Theories of balance and blend are provided with multiple recordings and scores.The most unique feature in Jazz Arranging Techniques is the way in which the many techniques are examined and applied. Jazz Arranging Techniques provides examples of techniques used in small and large ensembles and further explains in detail how to work and create voicings for the most popular settings in Jazz music: Four to six mixed horns (Brass and Reeds) Five Saxophones Four Trombones Four Trumpets Eight Brass Full Ensemble (Brass and Reeds combined) Over fifty scoring examples and four complete arrangements with recordings provide a wealth of material supporting the techniques examined in the text. Parts notation for rhythm-section is covered in great detail as well as methods of articulating horn lines, adjusting the balance and blend, amongst other valuable idiomatic instrument techniques (fonte editoriale)