What you’ll hear:

• The epiphany Cliff had TWICE about his career that launched him in the direction of his career as an arranger
• The bold way he learned the ins-and-outs of the commercial music business
• Why you SHOULD NOT do what he did if you are interested in arranging for commercial music
• How the commercial music business has changed
• Two things you should do (and one thing you should NOT do) if you are thinking of diversifying the genres you play

Mentioned on the episode:

CONTACT CLIFF with any questions. He is happy to get your messages:

[email protected]

Cliff's arranging projects mentioned in the episode:

David Bloom & Cliff Colnot CD: Contender: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/contender/1300774452

Ellington tribute CD with Daniel Barenboim:

https://www.amazon.com/Tribute-Ellington-Duke/dp/B00001SICY 

For the CSO ensemble Civitas: http://www.civitasensemble.org/

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