The Arrangers Podcast

Edited by Thomas Lahren (https://www.thomaslahrenmusic.com/)

In May of 2019, Aaron and Drew attended the ISJAC (International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers) Symposium in Greeley Colorado. They sat down with the founder of ISJAC, legendary composer and educator Chuck Owen, to talk about the ISJAC organization, writing music, and other compelling topics.

Chuck's website: https://www.chuckowen.com

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Edited by Thomas Lahren (https://www.thomaslahrenmusic.com/)

Aaron and Drew sat down for a lengthy discussion with legendary composer, arranger, saxophonist, and educator Andy Farber, who has been a leading writer in the NYC and international jazz scene for many years. His many collaborations include Wynton Marsalis, Jon Hendricks, Shirley Horn, Bobby Short, Michael Feinstein, Catherine Russell, Frankie Laine, Alan Harris, Cynthia Scott, Billy Stritch, B.B. King, Ray Charles, and more. He has also composed music for a number of film and media projects, including Star Trek Continues.

Find out more about Andy at his website: www.andyfarber.com

Edited by Thomas Lahren (https://www.thomaslahrenmusic.com/)

Aaron and Drew sat down for a lengthy discussion with legendary composer, arranger, saxophonist, and educator Andy Farber, who has been a leading writer in the NYC and international jazz scene for many years. His many collaborations include Wynton Marsalis, Jon Hendricks, Shirley Horn, Bobby Short, Michael Feinstein, Catherine Russell, Frankie Laine, Alan Harris, Cynthia Scott, Billy Stritch, B.B. King, Ray Charles, and more. He has also composed music for a number of film and media projects, including Star Trek Continues.

Find out more about Andy at his website: www.andyfarber.com

Aaron and Drew catch up about the sheer craziness of the musician lifestyle. They share the struggles and positives of having a music career.

Edited by Thomas Lahren (https://www.thomaslahrenmusic.com/)

Aaron and Drew are back from a long hiatus and they discuss various ideas and options for making a living as arrangers.

Edited by Thomas Lahren (https://www.thomaslahrenmusic.com/)

Aaron and Drew analyze the big band score of Alan Baylock's beautiful composition "El Abrazo."

Link to piece and score to follow along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62KEHdFD55Q

Alan's website: https://www.alanbaylock.com

Aaron and Drew sit down with world-class arranger and Minneapolis resident Adi Yeshaya, whose impressive resumé includes work with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Prince, and the hit television series "The Voice."

Adi's Official Website: https://www.adiyeshaya.com

Aaron and Drew sit down with world-class arranger and Minneapolis resident Adi Yeshaya, whose impressive resumé includes work with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Prince, and the hit television series "The Voice."

Adi's Official Website: https://www.adiyeshaya.com

Aaron and Drew answer three questions submitted by listeners, two involving big band jazz voicings and one about ASCAP and how it applies to a music career. 

Show Notes:

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Aaron and Drew break down some of the techniques and concepts of Rich DeRosa's beautiful big band work Perseverance.

Rich's Website: http://richderosa.com

Rich's UNT Profile: http://jazz.unt.edu/derosa

Link to Rich's arrangements: http://www.ejazzlines.com/big-band-arrangements/by-arranger/derosa-rich/

Score and recording of Perseverance: http://richderosa.com/product/perseverance/

Live performance of Perseverance by UNT One O'Clock Lab Band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9vsVAhSocg