I compare 7 big band chords some 7 great arrangers and composers in this video. I discuss the harmony, orchestration and any interesting features that the chords have.

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0:00 Intro
0:09 How I'll analyze the chords
0:37 Gil Evans
2:24 Duke Ellington
3:25 Billy Byers
4:41 Thad Jones
6:09 Sammy Nestico
7:05 Bob Brookmeyer
8:01 Maria Schneider
9:03 Summing up

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