Jim McNeely talks his Compositional Process | From Sketch to Score

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.
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Pianist, composer and arranger Jim McNeely is Chief Conductor of the Frankfurt Radio (HR) Big Band, and Composer-in-Residence with 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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AUDIO CREDITS

Intro: “Chance Encounter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records. http://danjam.ca/

Example 1: “Martijn”. Composed by Jim McNeely for the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, to feature drummer Martijn Vink.

Closing: “Crunchy Peanut Butter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records. http://danjam.ca/
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PHOTO CREDITS

Jim McNeely photo by Suresh Photos