Ted Pease: 2 books
Jazz Composition
Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2003
(Berklee Press). When you think of jazz composers, who comes to mind? Jelly Roll Morton, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Bob Brookmeyer. This book is about what they (and many others) do. Jazz composition has evolved into a disciplined art that often evidences great...
Modern Jazz Voicings
Arranging for Small and Medium Ensembles
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2001
(Berklee Guide). The definitive text used for the time-honored Chord Scales course at Berklee College of Music, this book concentrates on scoring for every possible ensemble combination and teaches performers and arrangers how to add color, character and sophistication to chord voicings. Topics covered...