Breaking Away From Predictable Phrase Lengths | Justin Morell @justinmorell @DoctorOhmDJO

Composer, guitarist, & bandleader Justin Morell discusses breaking away from "normal" 4-bar phrases to create something more interesting and unique using his piece "Forknot" and a surprise Beatles tune. Visit https://JazzComposersPresent.com to watch full-length livestreams. JazzComposersPresent.com is an online space where composers, musicians and listeners come together to celebrate the music we love. Become a member today to watch our full-length events including masterclasses, listening sessions, roundtables and artist Q&As. Watch streams live or access the past event archive to view events dating back to July of 2021. Website: https://jazzcomposerspresent.com YouTube:    / jazzcomposerspresent   Facebook:   / jazzcomposerspresent   Twitter:   / jazzcomppresent   Instagram:   / jazzcomposerspresent   ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— Justin Morell is a Los Angeles-born composer and guitarist whose work bridges jazz, classical, and contemporary music. He currently serves as Professor of Music at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania, where he teaches composition, jazz theory, and co-directs the Valley Jazz Orchestra. Morell’s acclaimed 2021 project, “All Without Words”, was premiered under the direction of Maria Schneider at the Henry Mancini Institute, and has since been performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and featured in a multidisciplinary performance with dance and visual art. His discography includes “Exit Music for Intelligent Life on Earth” (2022), “Concerto for Guitar and Jazz Orchestra” (2018), and “Subjects and Complements” (2013). His latest project, under the pseudonym Dr. Ohm Digital Jazz Orchestra (www.drohmdjo.com) playfully explores the relationship between music and AI and features recordings for jazz orchestra fully realized by Morell in his home studio. Website: https://www.justinmorell.com YouTube:    / @justinmorell   YouTube:    / @doctorohmdjo   Facebook:   / justinmorellmusic   Instagram:   / justinjmorell   ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— AUDIO CREDITS Intro: “Chance Encounter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records.    • Chance Encounter   Example 1: “Forknot”, composed by Justin Morell. Performed by Justin Morell on the album “Quartet (feat. Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Johnson, & Peter Erskine)” (2013) Sonic Frenzy Records.    • Forknot   Closing: “Crunchy Peanut Butter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records.    • Crunchy Peanut Butter