Jazz arranging · Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
AlanBroadbent
b. 1947 arranger · composer · orchestrator
Broadbent's arranging style features sophisticated harmonies influenced by his study with Tristano, elegant orchestrations drawing from…
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- Predominant era
- Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
- Lifespan
- b. 1947
- Signature
- iridescent color
Bio · 29 words
Alan Broadbent was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and became one of jazz's most sophisticated pianists and arrangers. He studied with Lennie Tristano before establishing himself in Los Angeles.
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Musical style
Sound DNA
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Iridescent
Instrumental color leads the design.
Balanced
Space and activity stay in balance.
Layered
Registers work as distinct layers.
Layered
Several musical planes coexist.
Elastic
The rhythmic feel expands and contracts.
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Orchestration
Technique deck
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Music first
Scores & orchestras
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Unforgettable... with Love
Unforgettable
Broadbent's arrangements for this landmark album showcase his gifts for vocal jazz orchestration.
Listen forNotice how color shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
The Look of Love
The Look of Love
Broadbent's arrangements for Krall demonstrate his mature style.
Listen forNotice how color shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
You and the Night and the Music · 2010
You and the Night and the Music
Broadbent's own arrangements for smaller ensemble showcase his voice beyond large orchestrations.
Listen forNotice how color shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
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Start here
Three essential albums
One line each—enough context to choose the next listen.
- 01 — Unforgettable... with LoveNatalie Cole Broadbent's arrangements for this landmark album showcase his gifts for vocal jazz orchestration.
- 02 — The Look of LoveDiana Krall Broadbent's arrangements for Krall demonstrate his mature style.
- 03 2010 You and the Night and the MusicAlan Broadbent Broadbent's own arrangements for smaller ensemble showcase his voice beyond large orchestrations.