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Jotting Down the Notes / The Arrangers: Part 1
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In the early days of jazz, musicians engaged in group improvisations, creating arrangements on the fly. As bands became larger, the writing down of parts for individual players became a requirement. Present and past jazz arrangers including Stefon Harris, Michael Abene, Ray Conniff, Bill Holman, and Frank Foster speak about their craft.Tags
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Monk Rowe
United States
New York
Syracuse
Stefon Harris
Mike Abene
Ray Conniff
Bill Holman
Frank Foster
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