Rayburn Wright Inside The Score A Detailed Analysis Of 8 Classic Jazz Ensemble Charts By Sammy Nestico, Thad Jones, And Bob Brookmeyer (Book)

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This acclaimed text reveals the writing secrets of jazz greats Thad Jones, Sammy Sammy Nestico, and Bob Brookmeyer! It presents detailed examinations of 8 of their best charts by analyzing voicings, melodic construction, form, orchestration, textures, passing harmonies, etc. Interviews with each writer and a superb recordings featuring all 8 charts are also included.

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Rayburn Wright composer – arranger.

date of birth: 27.08.1922
date of death: 21.03.1990

Rayburn Wright (27 August 1922 – 21 March 1990) was an American trombonist, composer, arranger and conductor, and professor of jazz studies and contemporary media at the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, New York, United States.

In 1982 Wright produced the book, Inside the Score: a detailed analysis of 8 classic jazz ensemble charts by Sammy Nestico, Thad Jones and Bob Brookmeyer, published by Kendor Music.

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Rayburn Wright (1922-1990), professor of jazz studies and contemporary media and co-chair of the conducting and ensembles department, received his bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School and his master’s degree from Columbia University. Mr. Wright was a composer, arranger, conductor, and former arranger and co-director of music at Radio City Music Hall.

His arrangements and compositions have been recorded on the RCA Victor, Columbia, Capitol Records, Everest, Roulette, Mercury, and Vox labels. Mr. Wright’s compositions have been performed by a variety of orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Little Orchestra Society of New York. Also, a film composer, his scores were heard on network television, and were nominated twice for Emmy awards by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. An active conductor, he was a guest conductor for the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the Lansing Symphony Orchestra.

Perdido by Juan Tizol, arranged by Rayburn Wright – Bay Area Big Band

Recorded live at St Paul Lutheran Church, Oakland CA as part of the Glenview Classical Series.

Bay Area Big Band
Brian Einstein Lassiter – Alto Sax
Paul Flum – Alto Sax
Lincoln Adler – Tenor Sax
Bert Carelli – Tenor Sax
Bruce Saxton – Bari Sax
Mack Horton – Trumpet
Ken Brock – Trumpet
Louis Olds – Trumpet
Joe McHale – Trumpet
Ron Wetzel – Trombone
Karl Dray – Trombone
David Bowman – Trombone
Kurt Patzner – Trombone
Jake Rifkin – Piano
Brad Howell – Bass
Bob Doud – Drums
Rick Pollack – Guitar
Brian Lassiter