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Arrangements
Arrangements
Justin James creates bespoke arrangements of existing music for performers, ensembles, and creative projects.
Arranging is both a technical craft and an interpretive art. Each arrangement aims to respect the spirit of the original music while allowing it to take on a new musical life through different instrumentation and performance contexts.
Below are a few examples of Justin’s arranging work. These recordings are presented as a portfolio of arranging projects and are not offered for sale due to copyright restrictions.
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Arrangements may be created for performance, recording, or collaborative artistic projects where the appropriate permissions have been obtained.
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Summertime - George & Ira Gershwin
Justin James’s piano arrangement of George Gershwin’s Summertime reimagines the iconic melody for expressive solo piano while preserving the warmth and lyrical character of the original song.
Ain't Misbehavin - Fats Waller
Justin James’s piano arrangement of Fats Waller’s Ain’t Misbehavin’ captures the charm and swing of the jazz classic while translating its playful character into an expressive solo piano setting.
All Blues - Miles Davis
A piano interpretation of Miles Davis’s All Blues, exploring the piece’s relaxed modal atmosphere while bringing out its lyrical melodic lines and harmonic colour.
Take Five - Dave Brubeck
Justin James’s piano arrangement of Dave Brubeck’s Take Five reimagines the iconic 5/4 groove for expressive solo piano while preserving the rhythmic character that made the original famous.