MUS 8 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Grammy Award For Best Arrangement, Instrumental Or A Cappella, London Symphony Orchestra, Gil Goldstein
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Fletcher henderson: b: dec 18, 1897 cuthbert, georgia. Along with partner don redman, created a format for big band arrangements that was to influence arrangers for the next 30 years. Had a gift for discovering new and important musicians. Hawkins, and lester young all rose to prominence after being featured soloists in his band. His arrangements contributed to the phenomenal success of clarinetist benny goodman. Audio: tidal wave 1934, big john"s special 1934, wrappin" it up (the lindy glide) 1934. Gil evans: b: may 13, 1912 toronto, canada. Originally influenced by duke ellington and don redman. Expanded the orchestral palette of jazz using rarely heard instruments including: french horn, tuba, harp, mandolin bassoon among others. Was also interested in popular music created arrangements of the music of jimi hendrix. Audio: donna lee 1947, concierto de aranjuez (adagio) 1959, falling water 1968. Video: the duke & blues for pablo 1959. Billy strayhorn: b: nov 29, 1915 dayton, ohio.
