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2021.6.7 Jim McNeely Mini-Lesson

Date

June 7, 2021

Event Type

Mini-Lesson

Daniel Jamieson

Event Type Description

Each week we upload a free Mini-Lesson to our YouTube channel featuring one of our Presenting Artists.

Description

Legendary composer Jim McNeely joins us to discuss his process for writing a new composition. Enjoy his thoughts on creativity, and developing ideas for large jazz ensemble.

About the Presenting Artists(s)

Pianist, composer and arranger Jim McNeely is Composer-in-Residence of the Frankfurt Radio (HR) Big Band, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. His work as a writer has earned him ten Grammy nominations, in addition to past work with the Danish Radio Big Band, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and the Metropole Orchestra (Netherlands). As a pianist, McNeely has recorded with Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Stan Getz, Bob Brookmeyer, David Liebman and more.

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