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Looking at how the role of composition has been and continues to change, Andy Milne reflects on what he's seen…
Jim McNeely reflects on his compositional development from high school to today and his 4-step process that he advises all…
Yuhan Su discusses works from her upcoming album using electronics, the theme of duality in orchestration, and bringing cultural dualities…
Managed and curated by trombonist and composer JC Sanford, the ISJAC Artist Blog is a collection of writings by some of the most visionary minds in the jazz composition and arranging community. Featuring articles by composers from all walks of the industry, the ISJAC Artist Blog is updated monthly with both new and archived pieces.
Our two most recent articles are always available on the ISJAC site, with the full archive accessible for our member community.
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The Archive
Frank Carlberg: Some Harmonic Strategies In (Jazz) Composition
John Korsrud: Introduction to Hocketing and Kenny Wheeler's Last Work
Terri Lyne Carrington: In Conversation with Kris Davis and Devon Gates on jazz, gender, and New Standards.
Anthony Branker: Finding the Inspiration to Compose
Erica Seguine: The Power of Patience as a Composer, the Importance of Discernment and Trust, and the Gift of Perspective
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