This dissertation explores the creative process in large-scale jazz ensemble works that are programmatic in depicting geographical locations. This is achieved through analyses of Gil Evans's Sketches of Spain, Chuck Owen's River Runs: A Concerto for Jazz Guitar, Saxophone, & Orchestra, and Aaron Hedenstrom's Sketches of Minnesota. Each work is examined using five analytical categories: orchestration, large-scale form, harmonic/melodic development, programmatic framework, and use of featured soloists. The analyses draw from musical scores, interviews, biographies, recordings, and articles to reveal more about each composer's artistic intentions. This study contributes to the broader knowledge of large-ensemble jazz works and programmatic jazz works. This research meets the need for more critical analyses of important jazz ensemble works relevant to composers, arrangers, and scholars.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc849643 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Hedenstrom, Aaron |
| Contributors | DeRosa, Rich, Rohwer, Debbie Ann, 1966-, Murphy, John P. (John Patrick) |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 51 pages : music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Hedenstrom, Aaron, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
| Relation | Recital: November 4, 2014, ark:/67531/metadc948582, Recital: April 4, 2014, ark:/67531/metadc917158, Recital: October 22, 2013, ark:/67531/metadc917123, Recital: March 7, 2016, ark:/67531/metadc850041 |
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