Various Artists - The Arranger's Touch: A History Of Jazz Arrangement From Jelly Roll Morton To Quincy Jones - CD

Price USD 24.84 GBP 13.61 Seller System Records Visit the main page for items in this category. Artist: Various Artists Title: The Arranger's Touch: A History Of Jazz Arrangement From Jelly Roll Morton To Quincy Jones Info: This 4CD set provides a comprehensive and fascinating overview of the development of the arrangement in jazz. From early beginnings in the work of Jelly Roll Morton arranging became a skill that was highly prized during the days of the big bands and as the bop revolution took off through the '40s the arranger's skill went alongside with harmonies melodies and instrumentation becoming more and more complex. With the coming of long player recordings arrangers were able to take their music beyond the constraints of the single format and create longer pieces. This set includes examples of this complete development right up to the 1950s Label: Proper Boxes This item was added to our catalog on Friday 27 October, 2006

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