Aaron and Drew continue their discussion about common arranging mistakes by talking about some common issues that arise while voicing chords or orchestrating for an ensemble.   Edited by Thomas Lahren (https://www.thomaslahrenmusic.com ..read more

www.vincemendoza.net One of the most versatile and prolific composer–arranger–conductors of the last two decades, multi-Grammy Award winner Vince Mendoza has written arrangements for a wide variety of pop and jazz artists, from Joni Mitchell, Sting, Melody Gardot, Elvis Costello and Bjork to Joe Zawinul, John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Al Di Meola, Dave Liebman, Randy Brecker, the Yellowjackets and the GRP All-Stars. His compositions have appeared on recordings by the likes of saxophonist Joe Lovano, guitarist John Abercrombie, drummer Peter Erskine, pianist Joey Calderazzo and singer ..read more

Aaron and Drew go over common arranging mistakes and what we can learn from them. Part one deals with errors and pitfalls in the general conception of an arrangement ..read more

Earl MacDonald’s seemingly inexhaustible commitment to the jazz art form is apparent in his performing, composing and teaching. The former musical director and pianist for Maynard Ferguson serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Connecticut and teaches annually at UMass Amherst’s Jazz in July program. The Winnipeg native earned a bachelor of music degree in jazz performance at McGill University and a Master’s degree at Rutgers, where he apprenticed with Kenny Barron. A recipient of the Sammy Nestico Award for outstanding big band arranging, MacDonald has released five album ..read more

Earl MacDonald’s seemingly inexhaustible commitment to the jazz art form is apparent in his performing, composing and teaching. The former musical director and pianist for Maynard Ferguson serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Connecticut and teaches annually at UMass Amherst’s Jazz in July program. The Winnipeg native earned a bachelor of music degree in jazz performance at McGill University and a Master’s degree at Rutgers, where he apprenticed with Kenny Barron. A recipient of the Sammy Nestico Award for outstanding big band arranging, MacDonald has released five album ..read more

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 world-renowned composer, arranger, bassist, and educator John Clayton to talk music, life, and everything in-between. Argue made his mark with his critically acclaimed 2009 debut Infernal Machines. 2013 saw the release of Brooklyn Babylon, which, like Infernal Machines before it, earned the group nominations for both GRAMMY and JUNO Awards. His most recent recording, Real Enemies, released in the fall of 2016, earne ..read more

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 world-renowned composer, arranger, bassist, and educator John Clayton to talk music, life, and everything in-between. John Clayton's career highlights include arranging the 'Star Spangled Banner" for Whitney Houston's performance at Super Bowl 1990 (the recording went platinum), playing bass on Paul McCartney's CD “Kisses On The Bottom,” arranging and playing bass with Yo-Yo Ma and Friends on "Songs of Joy and Peace," and arranging pla ..read more

Aaron and Drew come up with 6 ideas for musical projects you could work towards during this unique staying-at-home time we find ourselves in during 2020. Visit us at www.thearrangerspodcast.com Support us at https://www.patreon.com/thearrangerspodcast E-mail us at thearrangerspodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening ..read more

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 world-renowned composer, saxophonist, and educator Christine Jensen to get her expertise on music, composing, and life. Christine Jensen has been featured worldwide in North America, India, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Denmark, Mexico, Sweden, Turkey, and Haiti. Christine was a featured panelist at the ISJAC symposium and it was a thrill to hear her perspective. Christine's website: http://christinejensenmusic.com Visit us at www ..read more

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 Visit us at www.thearrangerspodcast.com Support us at https://www.patreon.com/thearrangerspodcast E-mail us at thearrangerspodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening ..read more