Gunther Schuller Bücher

Early Jazz is one of the seminal books on American jazz, ranging from the beginnings of jazz as a distinct musical style at the turn of the century to its first great flowering in the 1930s. Schuller explores the music of the great jazz soloists of the twenties--Jelly Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, and others--and the big bands and arrangers--Fletcher Henderson, Bennie Moten, and especially Duke Ellington--placing their music in the context of the other musical cultures of the twentieth century and offering analyses of many great jazz recordings.Early Jazz provides a musical tour of the early American jazz world. A classic study, it is both a splendid introduction for students and an insightful guide for scholars, musicians, and jazz aficionados.

Musings gathers together the essays, speeches, liner notes, dictionary entries, and magazine articles of Gunther Schuller, one of the most important musical figures of the century. The writings in this collection cover such artists as Paul Whiteman, Duke Ellington, Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Sarah Vaughan, Gil Evans. Schuller also writes about such topics as the "Third Stream," the art of conducting, the future of opera, and the need for broadening the audience for quality music. A marvelous introduction to the man and his experience, taste and erudition, Musings is essential reading for anyone interested in twentieth-century music.

Recognized with the 1994 Pulitzer Prize in Music, this composition was commissioned by the Louisville Orchestra in 1993. It features a performance duration of approximately 15 minutes, with parts available for rental, making it accessible for orchestras looking to enhance their repertoire.

Commissioned for the 60th birthday of renowned flutist Walfrid Kujala, this remarkable work showcases the talent of a respected American composer. Designed for performance with piano reduction, the piece has a duration of approximately 16 minutes, highlighting the intricate interplay between the flute and piano. It reflects the collaborative spirit of Kujala’s students and friends, making it a significant tribute in the contemporary classical repertoire.