Scott Routenberg

Scott Routenberg is an American composer, jazz pianist, arranger and orchestrator. Currently Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, he has published both full-length compositions for jazz ensembles and several studio albums. His 2003, 2006, and 2020 releases "explore jazz-influenced electro-acoustic hybrids." He has won a number of songwriting contests, including the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Maxell Song of the Year in 2004 for his song "Bandwidth", which also won the JLSC's Grand Prize in the Jazz Category.

Early life, education

Routenberg was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1978. while Routenberg has cited Miller's modal jazz concepts as an influence on his own songwriting. Miller has also taught guitarist Pat Metheny, among others. His doctoral essay was titled Americana Suite: A Composition for Full Orchestra, Big Band, and Jazz Chamber Ensembles Inspired by American Master Paintings, and was published by the ProQuest Learning Company. He has also authored material for INform Magazine, published by the Indiana Music Educators Association. ==Music career==

Music career

2000-06: Solo albums ;Shapeshifter (2000) In 2000 Routenberg released his first solo album, the jazz-themed Shapeshifter. The album was "dedicated to the great Brazilian pianist Manfredo Fest, mentor and friend, who selflessly taught me the timeless art of jazz piano." and Supermoon (2018). Routenberg is associate professor of Jazz Piano at Ball State University School of Music in Muncie, Indiana, where he teaches a variety of performance, theory, and history classes. ==Style==

Style

Routenberg is known to utilize the genres of jazz, classical, electronica, and big band, among others. His 2003, 2006, and 2020 albums "explore jazz-influenced electro-acoustic hybrids." He has stated that influences on his work in jazz piano include Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Benny Green. Stated Routenberg's collaborator and jazz violinist Christian Howes, "Scott Routenberg is a rare musician with both the experience to play modern jazz piano on the highest level and the discipline to write elegant, long-form symphonic pieces." ==Personal life==

Personal life

Routenberg currently lives in Muncie, Indiana. He is married to Sofia Kraevska. From Lviv, Ukraine, Kraevska also earned her doctorate in composition from the University of Miami and is a pianist and composer as well. ==Discography==

Discography

Albums Singles Compositions ==Awards and nominations==

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