Following in the footsteps of Rayburn Wright's seminal work, Inside the Score, this book gives a guided tour into the techniques and musical concepts in these six scores by masters of large ensemble jazz writing, including Bob Mintzer and Vince Mendoza. Also contains biographies of and interviews with the artists, exploring each one's creative process.

Contents:

Chapter I John Fedchock, Ten Thirty 30

Chapter 2 Bob Mintzer, Ellis Island

Chapter 3 Vince Mendoza, Homecoming

Chapter 4 Jim McNeely, Absolution

Chapter 5 John Hollenbeck, A Blessing

Chapter 6 Darcy James Argue, Transit

Appendix I Conventions, Assumptions, and Definitions