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Brian Shaw discusses Kenny Wheeler's compositional techniques and history and how that might have inspired writing techniques and his sound.
John Korsrud discusses how he uses the compositional technique hocketing in a jazz context as well as Kenny Wheeler's last…
John La Barbera distills down techniques, processes, and gives in depth analysis on the art of arranging.
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.
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The Archive
Tatiana "LadyMay" Mayfield: Breaking Personal Boundaries & Being a First
Rufus Reid: Preparation Is Key To Success! My WDR Big Band Experience
Jason Palmer: Getting a Foot in the Door of the House of Composition
John La Barbera: Basic Tools For Better Arranging
David Caffey: The Jazz Soli: The Arranger’s Solo
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