BOOKS

Bob Brookmeyer
IN CONVERSATION
with Dave Rivello

Throughout his life, Bob Brookmeyer developed intriguing compositional methods and approaches, which he shared with students and colleagues, inspiring generations of composers.

Dave Rivello, Professor at the Eastman School of Music and former student of Brookmeyer, shares Brookmeyer’s compositional legacy with aspiring and established composers around the world with his new textbook which contains sketches/scores, video, audio, and text to create a 360 degree view of the music.

In addition to Bob’s compositional methods, the materials will reveal Bob’s generous kindness and sense of humor through stories, discussions and interactions with those who knew him best.

Join us on this incredible creative journey and access rare composition sketches, interviews, photo galleries, and more.

Evolution: The Improvisational Style of Bob Brookmeyer

Evolution: The Improvisational Style of Bob Brookmeyer examines 21 improvised solos spanning Brookmeyer's career, showing his modern approach, and tracing his path along the way. In an extended interview, Brookmeyer discusses his non-systematic approach to improvisation -- an approach that transcends mere licks and harmonic devices and strives to develop a truly personal and communicative musical language. Includes a biography and discography, along with an interview with Bob Brookmeyer by Rob Hudson.