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On this page I provide the lead sheets (chords, melodies) for some of my original jazz compositions. Wherever possible I've also provided links to a recording of the song. In order to view and print the PDF files you will need to use Acrobat Reader or another free PDF viewer.
- Improvisation
- Composition
- Arrangement
- Final Thoughts
The art of improvisation has long been associated with jazz music, and jazz musicians. Among jazz musicians, the act of composing in the moment without a written score, is something of a universal expectation. “They speak of going beyond the simply interpretive, to a more deeply inspired and more instantaneous level of creativity; a level that may ...
Since improvisation is a form of instant composition, the distinction between the two isn’t so clear as it might seem. “Both are forms of composition, and both are involved to varying degrees with performance” (p. 45). It’s possible for performers to play written, composed music that sounds improvised, just as it is possible for a composer to write...
“An arrangement is a plan that musicians agree to abide by before they play, intended to give shape to their performance beyond the melody and harmony” (p. 46). This can be as simple as agreeing to play a melody at a certain point, or who will solo and in what order. This is usually how stops are planned as well. The truly great arrangers make it e...
I think one of the things that attracts me to jazz so much is this cultivation of a growth mindset. Due to expectations and personal ambition, jazz players continuously push themselves to reach new ground. Due to the social component of jazz, and the amount of collaboration involved in composing, arranging, and improvising, musicians benefit highly...
Adam is a versatile pianist, arranger, composer, and producer whose performances, original compositions, and arrangements have been featured on numerous recordings and on national and international radio and television...
Learn more about the history and tradition of hundreds of jazz compositions with countless free resources such as analysis, transcriptions, backing tracks, and much more! The most thorough and diverse database of jazz standards in the world.
One is Suite No. 3, a five movement 26 minute piece for jazz orchestra which was premiered at the Canadian National Exhibition in 1978. In 1999, I composed a 2 movement suite again for jazz orchestra, Prayer and Celebrationto honour the memory of Canadian saxophonist, Eddie Sossin.
Feb 12, 2024 · In this article, we look at that select group of musicians who are possibly best-known as jazz composers. There is a long tradition of jazz musicians taking popular songs of their day – familiar themes from the radio, musical theatre shows or film – and interpreting them as their own.
Browse our catalog of jazz ensemble performance sheet music, instructional resources, play-alongs, and arrangements for small jazz ensembles.
