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Jazz Scores and Analysis Vol. 2
Strings and other Things

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Following the great critical success of Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.1, Richard Lawn has created another masterpiece: JAZZ SCORES AND ANALYSIS, VOL. 2: STRINGS AND OTHER THINGS.

Includes analysis of full scores by Eddie Sauter, Oliver Nelson, Pat Williams, Claus Ogerman, Jeff Beal, Chris Potter, Vince Mendoza, Chuck Owen, Miho Hazama, and Tim Garland. Interviews with the living composers are available on the publisher’s website.

As the title suggests, Vol. 2 includes:​

  • Orchestral jazz writing with strings, by masters of the artform: Eddie Sauter, Oliver Nelson, Pat Williams, Claus Ogerman, Jeff Beal, Chris Potter, Vince Mendoza, Chuck Owen, Miho Hazama, Tim Garland

  • Annotated full scores

  • Analysis of each score

  • Online access to interviews with each living composer

  • Spiral-bound, 9" x 12", 438 pages!

Sample Pages

Jim McNeely

“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."

John Fedchock

"Rick's meticulous analysis of every piece leaves np stone unturned, and this 'Vol. 2, Strings and Other Things' is chock full of invaluable information. A copy will keep a prominent spot on my desk for years to come."

Larry Dunlap

“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. I plan on spending many hours with this book, absorbing as much of these very valuable insights as I can. Any aspiring arranger/composer will find a wealth of material within these pages."
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