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Nick Smart on Kenny Wheeler's Early, Freer Jazz Compositions
Nick Smart, trumpeter, bandleader, & co-author of the upcoming biography “Song for Someone: The Musical Life of Kenny Wheeler,” explores Kenny Wheeler’s earlier, freer compositions, featuring “C.P.E.P.”, as recorded by the Royal Academy of Music and Frost School U Miami featuring Evan Parker. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams.
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Head of Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music, Nick Smart is an internationally renowned jazz educator, trumpeter and conductor. He has performed alongside some of the leading names in jazz and was a member of the late Kenny Wheeler's Big Band with whom he had a long association, recently finishing co-writing Wheeler's biography. Regarded as one of the leading experts on Wheeler's life and music, he has given masterclasses and performances around the world in residence at many of the leading jazz programmes. Nick has released three albums as a leader to critical acclaim, including 2005’s “Remembering Nick Drake”; described by Straight No Chaser magazine as “…a future classic because it really captures all that is best about British jazz….”. Since 2013 he has been awarded the Parliamentary Jazz Award for Jazz Education, Honorary Membership of the Royal Academy of Music, and conferred with Professorship from the University of London as well as completing his PhD at the Academy.
Website: www.ram.ac.uk/people/nick-smart
Facebook: nicksmartmusic
Instagram: nicksmartmusic
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AUDIO CREDITS
Intro: “Chance Encounter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records. danjam.ca/
Example 1: “C.P.E.P.”, composed by Kenny Wheeler. Performed by the Royal Academy of Music, Frost School at the University of Miami, and Evan Parker on the album “The Lost Scores: Kenny Wheeler Legacy” (Greenleaf Music 2025).
Closing: “Crunchy Peanut Butter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records. danjam.ca/
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Mike Tomaro on Jazz Standards and Time Signature Conversions
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Saxophonist, composer, and author Mike Tomaro discusses how changing the meter can provide new energy to an arrangement of a well-known tune, using Home On The Range and Billy Boy as examples. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Become a...
Vanessa Perica on Integrating Hooks Into Your Compositions
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Composer, conductor, and bandleader Vanessa Perica explores integrating hooks into pieces to generate interest, create cohesion, and give the audience something to latch onto using her award-winning composition “Spaccanapoli” and other large ensemble works. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and...
Frank Carlberg on Fully Exploring Intervals
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Pianist, composer, and faculty member at the New England Conservatory Frank Carlberg explores incorporating larger intervals into melody, harmony, and voicings. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Become a member today to watch our full-...
Tim Armacost on Building Anticipation Then Satisfaction
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Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Tim Armacost explores building anticipation and satisfaction in jazz by applying Leonard Bernstein's 1-2-3 GO! method to his piece "The Mayor's Counsel." Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Becom...
Andrew Rathbun on Irregular Metric Modulations
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Composer Andrew Rathbun explores abrupt tempo changes, going beyond double time and half time, as ways to unsettle or startle the listener using his piece “Reading The Exits”. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Become a member today to ...
Lauren Elizabeth Baba on Composing for Contemporary Jazz Improvisers
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Violinist & composer Lauren Elizabeth Baba explores the relationship between through-composition & improvisation, aiming to thread them together seamlessly, using her piece "Marigold". Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Become a member ...
Rachel Eckroth @racheleckroth on Creating Satisfying Solo Sections
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Grammy nominated pianist, composer, and vocalist Rachel Eckroth explores how solo sections shouldn't be an afterthought - they should push the piece forward as a continuation of the composer's voice, using her piece Days On End. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to c...
Paul Read On Composing From The Inside Out
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Composer and educator Paul Read explains how writing from the inside out produces forms we weren't expecting, using his piece "Prayer". Melody, harmony, rhythm, and orchestration may get all the credit, but form does a lot of the heavy lifting! Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners co...
Sherisse Rogers on Sus Chords and Bass Relationships
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Composer and electric bassist Sherisse Rogers explores how experimenting with strong chordal structures paired with different bass notes can lead to discovering new sounds using her piece “For Ones Lost”. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we lo...
Jihye Lee on Developing Longer Rhythmic Sets
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Composer Jihye Lee demonstrates how broadening our rhythmic inspiration can create unpredictability and complexity in our compositions while still flowing organically using her pieces “Eight Letters” and “Born in 1935”. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate ...
Tracy Yang on Adding Personality to Your Solo Backgrounds
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Composer Tracy Yang explores how choices about atmosphere, texture, and density can guide your improvising soloist through the storyline of your piece using her composition “Industrial Zone (Scene Taiwan III)”. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. Intentional choices about atmosphere, texture, and density help guide your soloist through the storyline of your composit...
Ellen Rowe on Balancing Craft and Creativity in Your Compositions
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Pianist and composer Ellen Rowe explores how to balance artistry and technique in composition, focusing on using your skill set to realize your artistic vision for a piece, using her arrangement of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Round Midnight’. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together...
Florian Hoefner on Scale Relationships and Harmonic Vocabulary
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Juno-winning composer & pianist Florian Hoefner explores how modern jazz harmony conceals ii-V-I resolutions, and how clever substitutions can unlock complex contemporary chord progressions and sounds. Visit JazzComposersPresent.com for full-length livestreams and past events. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the mus...
Meg Okura on Talking Authentically About Your Music
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Jazz violinist & composer Meg Okura explores how to connect and engage with audiences when discussing your music, striving to make a genuine connection, using her piece "Lilah". Visit JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Become a member today t...
Mike Holober on Chord Voicings and Ensemble Textures
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Mike Holober on Chord Voicings and Ensemble Textures
Celebrating the Music We Love! JazzComposersPresent.com
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Celebrating the Music We Love! JazzComposersPresent.com
Christine Jensen on Taming The Chorale: Writing for Brass and Saxophones
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Christine Jensen on Taming The Chorale: Writing for Brass and Saxophones
Frank Carlberg on Working Creatively with TetraChords
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Frank Carlberg on Working Creatively with TetraChords
Charles Pillow on Unifying Your Composition
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Charles Pillow on Unifying Your Composition
Institutional Partnership | College and University Instructional Support
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Institutional Partnership | College and University Instructional Support
Mike Tomaro on Effectively Supporting Your Melody
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Mike Tomaro on Effectively Supporting Your Melody
Ed Partyka on Breaking Compositional Habits
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Ed Partyka on Breaking Compositional Habits
Paul White on Hiding Quotes Inside Pieces
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Paul White on Hiding Quotes Inside Pieces
Christopher Zuar on A Melodic Approach to Solo Backgrounds
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Christopher Zuar on A Melodic Approach to Solo Backgrounds
Helen Sung on Finding Your Compositional Voice | @helensungmusic
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Helen Sung on Finding Your Compositional Voice | @helensungmusic
Migiwa "Miggy" Miyajima on the Power of Unison Writing
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Migiwa "Miggy" Miyajima on the Power of Unison Writing
Rufus Reid on Setting a Mood Using Ostinato Patterns
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Rufus Reid on Setting a Mood Using Ostinato Patterns
Frank Carlberg on Composing Creatively Using Triads
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Frank Carlberg on Composing Creatively Using Triads
Miho Hazama on Composing Backwards, and Writing Out Of Order
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Miho Hazama on Composing Backwards, and Writing Out Of Order

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @69angelico
    @69angelico Місяць тому

    would have been nice to see the original 4/4 chart as well for comparaison

  • @jacksonmack
    @jacksonmack Місяць тому

    Great lesson!

    • @vanessaperica1576
      @vanessaperica1576 Місяць тому

      Thanks, Jackson!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching Jackson! Tons of great masterclasses from Vanessa and others on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @Gusrikh1
    @Gusrikh1 Місяць тому

    Very educational. Lovely compositions.

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching Gussy! Tons of masterclasses from Tim and others on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @juanpresas5875
    @juanpresas5875 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing, Vanessa is so great!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching Juan - we're really looking forward to Vanessa's masterclass on the site! www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

    • @vanessaperica1576
      @vanessaperica1576 Місяць тому

      Thanks Juan!

  • @rockstarjazzcat
    @rockstarjazzcat Місяць тому

    First thought is to collapse the resulting notes down into component notes and to look at the structures closely voiced. Anyhow, cheers, and thanks for sharing. 🤙🏻

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! Yeah, definitely tons of "next steps" we could take from this - the idea is to think about melody & harmony in a different way than we usually do and see if any interesting sounds come from it. Plenty more from Frank and others on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

    • @rockstarjazzcat
      @rockstarjazzcat Місяць тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent 🙏🏻

  • @oostapchuk
    @oostapchuk 2 місяці тому

    this is amazing

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching Oleg! Tons more from Frank and others on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @michaelwilkinson637
    @michaelwilkinson637 2 місяці тому

    I love this… brilliant!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Michael! Tons of great masterclasses from Chuck and others on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @FinleyTressler
    @FinleyTressler 2 місяці тому

    Some great modulation stuff in here. In my very unprofessional opinion, I don't think that thinking in percentages is a good approach to thinking about modulations. Once you know how you modulating relative to the subdivision your using it can be nice to know that but I certainly wouldn't use it as a starting point. You can end up with much more abstract modulations if you think from a subdivision prespective(at least I think so). For example, with your 7/4 idea you have if you were to accent every 7th 16th note then your implying 4/4 as septuplets and then if you were to play the original 7/4 idea as a polymeter over the new pulse it could be cool. That approach is thinking more polyrhythmically as opposed just accenting a random number from a subdivision. That approach also has its benefits as well. Those just some thoughts. Great video!

    • @andrewrathbun176
      @andrewrathbun176 2 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video. I have also used the approach you describe as well. I thought that approaching the change in tempo as a percent would be interesting to explore, and maybe yield a different result? More “food for thought” than anything else.

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Finley - glad you enjoyed it (and Andrew's thoughts in reply)! Plenty of full-length masterclasses available on the website: www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @yannmondehard4171
    @yannmondehard4171 2 місяці тому

    Wouldn't it be more approachable to see what's possible with the subdivisions that you like to use rather than choosing a % of the speed and forcing numbers that you've never used before. The 3:4 to 4:3 sounds neat though. You can also play in 7 by playing 4 dotted 8ths followed by 3 half triplets. Now it could be fun to add on dotted 8th or one more triplet?

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Yann! It's all about experimentation, so whether it's % or subdivisions or any other approach the goal is to find and try new sounds until we get something we really like. Plenty more full-length masterclasses on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

    • @AndrewRathbunMusic
      @AndrewRathbunMusic 2 місяці тому

      Sure, that is a possible approach as well. I was just interested in exploring what these shifts illustrated in the video might sound like, and how I might use them in a piece. I like asking the question "what if I" when trying to think of new approaches.

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 2 місяці тому

    I would like to study more of this method but the video was too short. Is there more information available please?

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 2 місяці тому

      Hi Paul - glad you enjoy the mini-lesson! There are upwards of 200 full-length masterclasses and events on our website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives - available to members. We're blessed to have had Bob Brookmeyer proteges such as Ayn, Dave Rivello, Darcy James Argue, Ed Partyka, Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol, and others present for the site. All of our live events end with a Q&A, so you can always bring a question to an upcoming event as well.

    • @monsterjazzlicks
      @monsterjazzlicks 2 місяці тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent Many thanks. Is it free to access them or do you need a patreon account? Much appreciated 👍

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 2 місяці тому

      @@monsterjazzlicks There's a membership directly through the website itself - monthly and annual options, with different levels of access. www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/membership Reach out through the contact page if there's anything upcoming that interests you!

    • @monsterjazzlicks
      @monsterjazzlicks 2 місяці тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent ok I definitely will do. Many thanks, Paul

    • @monsterjazzlicks
      @monsterjazzlicks 2 місяці тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent is Bob Brook Meyer on there as I couldn't see him listed?

  • @luoshengying
    @luoshengying 3 місяці тому

    great! Thank you

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Shengying! Plenty of great full-length masterclasses from Florian and others on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @AljoniMusiCo-bu8sj
    @AljoniMusiCo-bu8sj 4 місяці тому

    Cool!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! Plenty more from Tracy on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @massimosammi
    @massimosammi 4 місяці тому

    "Prayer" is truly one of most beautiful pieces I ever heard. Great video!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Massimo - Paul is an incredible writer! We're looking forward to his upcoming masterclass on the site -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @massimosammi
    @massimosammi 4 місяці тому

    Just found out about this channel, a true gem!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Hey Massimo - thanks for checking it out! Full-length masterclasses on the website as well - www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

    • @massimosammi
      @massimosammi 4 місяці тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent just purchased the yearly membership! 😍😍😍

  • @DanielBarberMusic
    @DanielBarberMusic 4 місяці тому

    Fun idea, thanks!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Daniel! We're really excited for Sherisse's upcoming masterclass on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @aundreawatkins3156
    @aundreawatkins3156 4 місяці тому

    Very informative and well done!!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Aundrea! Sherisse's full-length masterclass on the website looks like it will be great as well -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @BrennanYoung
    @BrennanYoung 4 місяці тому

    occult knowledge. I guess sus chords are always "going somewhere" (the tonic is seriously unmoored) and the bass is the only clue that might indicate where that might be, which might be a very odd place, and the "ugliness" comes from realising that, despite the confidence of the performance, we're not going somewhere friendly: "Damn, the car broke down and now it's raining. Didn't we see a castle back there?"

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Occult indeed, what a fascinating description Brennan! We're looking forward to Sherisse exploring it further on the full-length masterclass -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @MusicLover-bp2cc
    @MusicLover-bp2cc 4 місяці тому

    First of all... I'm stealing this!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Geniuses steal - go right ahead Oliver! Lots more to "borrow" from the full-length masterclasses on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @mbrooks3952
    @mbrooks3952 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video Sherisse!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching M! We're looking forward to Sherisse's masterclass on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @Gusrikh1
    @Gusrikh1 4 місяці тому

    Very interesting.

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Gussy! Plenty more full-length events from Sherisse and others on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @christiankjrbl8397
    @christiankjrbl8397 5 місяців тому

    Very cool and beautiful pieces!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Christian! We're looking forward to Jihye's full-length event on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @TheBassistKazuki
    @TheBassistKazuki 5 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for this video! Thanks Jim!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! Plenty of great full-length masterclasses from Jim (and others) on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @stellabandante2727
    @stellabandante2727 5 місяців тому

    I had lots of fun in my jazz singing life writing arrangements of standards. Reharmonizing, groove stuff, much like what you are doing here. So many standards are wonderful compositions, but they get tiresome when always done the same way. I love what you did with Night and Day. Of course when you do interesting stuff with a tune, you'd better write a really clear chart so the reading won't wreck the gig for the band. (teehee)

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching Stella! We really enjoyed Peter's full-length event on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @juanpresas5875
    @juanpresas5875 6 місяців тому

    Fantastic stuff! thanks for sharing!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Juan! We're really looking forward to Mike's masterclass on Sunday: www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @Jazman493
    @Jazman493 6 місяців тому

    Hi, Meg! It's Bobby Jasinski. Good to hear you're still rolling. Hope to see you in NYC soon.

    • @MegOkuraJazz
      @MegOkuraJazz 6 місяців тому

      Hey Bobby!!! Hope all is well. Yes please let me know when you are in NYC! I'll be around!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Bobby - plenty from Meg on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/presenting-artists/meg-okura

  • @MegOkuraJazz
    @MegOkuraJazz 6 місяців тому

    Go snatch that next grant, composers!!!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 6 місяців тому

      Almost used that quote on the graphic... thanks for joining us Meg!

  • @leonli7394
    @leonli7394 6 місяців тому

    Amazing!! This chart is crazy

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Leon! Lots of great stuff from Miho (as both Presenter and Host!) on the website - www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @HarryMillerMusicOfficial
    @HarryMillerMusicOfficial 6 місяців тому

    nice

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Harry! Great stuff from Mike on the website as well -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @sarahjerrom
    @sarahjerrom 6 місяців тому

    So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your technique and music!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Sarah! Lots of great stuff from Erica (as both Presenter and Host!) on the website - www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @ziqizhu7364
    @ziqizhu7364 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Mrs.Jensen for activating my (non-existence) Canadian national pride

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Ziqi 🤣! We're really excited to have Christine come on the website and discuss the album in more detail -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @t_clock
    @t_clock 7 місяців тому

    Yeah Charles!

    • @sarahnavratilmusic
      @sarahnavratilmusic 7 місяців тому

      Charles!

    • @ericpaige1876
      @ericpaige1876 7 місяців тому

      That guy is awesome ❤

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching everyone! Looking forward to Charles' full-length masterclass on the website this month: www.jazzcomposerspresent.com Presenting a whole bunch of music from Electric Miles 2, we're excited for it!

  • @sarahjerrom
    @sarahjerrom 7 місяців тому

    Pure gold. Huge thanks, Jim and Jazz Composers Present! Curious as to what happens to the “save as” drafts after the piece is finished- do you keep the digital files as sketches or discard?

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching as always Sarah! Plenty of great stuff from Jim (and others) on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives (He's doing another masterclass in November, so you can ask him your question live!)

    • @sarahjerrom
      @sarahjerrom 4 місяці тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent Nice! Thanks and looking forward!

  • @eugeniocollinassi.1548
    @eugeniocollinassi.1548 7 місяців тому

    Lovely blend of flute, alto flute, flugel and muted trombone in the last excerpt!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Eugenio - Rich is such a beautiful writer! Tons of great full-length events from him on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @eugeniocollinassi.1548
    @eugeniocollinassi.1548 7 місяців тому

    Very interesting video! Having the trombones arpeggiate the chords like that is nice! I'm thinking what he could have come up with if writing for an additional mellophone section (a la Stan Kenton) - lush sounds for sure!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 7 місяців тому

      Hi Eugenio - thanks for watching! A mellophone section would certainly add another rich layer on top of the arrangement. We're excited for Mike's upcoming full-length Listening Session on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @williamayres4634
    @williamayres4634 7 місяців тому

    I was fortunate enough to attend the last Lake Placid Seminar in 2002. Rufus already had some great tunes in his repertoire. Being around Brookmeyer, McNeely and Billy Hart was pretty inspiring. It's fascinating to consider that Rufus started playing bass as an adult. Also, that he became serious about composing after a long and successful career as a player and educator. Everything that Rufus does is thoughtful, deeply personal and highly artistic. Thanks for this video.

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching William! Rufus spoke in depth about his experience at that very seminar on one of his Composer Spotlights, available in our website archives -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives One of our upcoming events is a Roundtable on May 26th celebrating Jim McNeely's 75th Birthday - details also on the website!

  • @PierreDrevet
    @PierreDrevet 8 місяців тому

    👍

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Pierre - plenty more on the website: www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @TreborEdmondson
    @TreborEdmondson 8 місяців тому

    Your interviews are incredible, thank you for what you do!!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Robert - our pleasure. Plenty of full-length masterclasses on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @stephenweigel
    @stephenweigel 8 місяців тому

    Great video; love being able to take a look at Darcy’s music this way!!! Dynamic Maximum Tension is a masterpiece.

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Stephen! Two great full-length sessions from Darcy on the website - one focusing on the inspiration between Dynamic Maximum Tension, and the other exploring Real Enemies. Highly recommend! www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

    • @stephenweigel
      @stephenweigel 8 місяців тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent thank you for the recommendation!

  • @ssaamil
    @ssaamil 8 місяців тому

    This is awesome!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! Plenty more from Rich and others on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @NelsonRiverosMusic
    @NelsonRiverosMusic 9 місяців тому

    Are the examples that Emilio wrote out available? Thank you.

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 8 місяців тому

      Thanks Nelson - reach out at www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/contact and we'll set you up

    • @NelsonRiverosMusic
      @NelsonRiverosMusic 8 місяців тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent Thank you ! will do now.

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 9 місяців тому

    It's easier as you can keep tapping your foot all the way through! 😎

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 9 місяців тому

    Dave's a top guy. I had a Zoom lesson here in the UK! 😁

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Paul! Plenty of great full-length masterclasses from Dave on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

    • @monsterjazzlicks
      @monsterjazzlicks 9 місяців тому

      @@JazzComposersPresent Many thanks! 👍

  • @videotime706
    @videotime706 10 місяців тому

    Just came across this video-extremely slept on! Not only is Alan such a great musician, he's an amazing educator. Thanks so much for putting this out!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Augustus - it was great having Alan on the channel! His full-length masterclass on the website was also excellent -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @iskandar.bakshi
    @iskandar.bakshi 10 місяців тому

    this channel is a pure 24k gold thanks for these videos❤

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Baba! Plenty of full-length masterclasses in the archives if you want to dive in further -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com/archives

  • @brianbergeron164
    @brianbergeron164 10 місяців тому

    Waiting game is amazing! You are very inspiring

  • @brianbergeron164
    @brianbergeron164 10 місяців тому

    This is so great! Thanks for sharing

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Brian! We're looking forward to Helen's full-length event on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @juanpresas5875
    @juanpresas5875 10 місяців тому

    great stuff as usual!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Juan! Looking forward to Miggy's full-length masterclass -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @emilianotreleani9748
    @emilianotreleani9748 10 місяців тому

    Great explanation of how he uses ostinato, great piece as well Dreamgliding!

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Emiliano! Tons of great full-length masterclasses from Rufus on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @ClintLock1
    @ClintLock1 10 місяців тому

    love it. endless permutations within simple parameters. the voices moving together in this piece reminds me of a chorale or other classical structure.

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 10 місяців тому

      Absolutely Clint, thanks for watching! We're looking forward to Frank's full-length event on the website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com

  • @OlivvYeah
    @OlivvYeah 10 місяців тому

    I love this channel

    • @JazzComposersPresent
      @JazzComposersPresent 10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! Tons of great full-length masterclasses on our website -- www.jazzcomposerspresent.com