Renowned educator and writer Paris Rutherford has adapted the text he used for over 30 years in teaching university-level instrumental arranging at one of the most illustrious jazz schools. For anyone wanting to enter the exciting world of jazz arranging, this book and CD is a must-have resource. Useful as a classroom teaching tool for beginning arrangers or as a self-study book, this clearly written and engaging text will get novice arrangers off to a great start! Also included are Rutherford's original compositions and small group charts, along with a CD that features both full performances and rhythm-section-only tracks for personal or group practice.