Jazz techniques

described as pleading for his wife’s return. In the letters, the father would “beg, / Promising to never beat her / Again.” (lines 7-9). Komunyakaa uses the term “love letter” as a foil to enhance the contrasting emotions that come out in the poem. The technique of putting contrasting objects side by side vividly brings out differences, and the specific title Komunyakaa chose enhances the anguish of the father. This particular style also carries into the poem when Komunyakaa describes to father.…

Gillespie played piano on most pieces while 19-year-old Miles Davis played trumpet. This song was in the Bebop genre which is part of jazz. The song I will be comparing it with, is “Take 5” composed by Paul Desmond and performed by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. It was recorded on July 1 1959, at Columbia Records' 30th Street Studio in New York City. “Take 5” is the biggest selling jazz single of all time, it is played up to today and has been featured in many movies and TV…

listen to the “Hot Style Jazz” of the time. Joe King Oliver acted as Armstrong's father and teacher for a large portion of his life, giving him his first trumpet and a chance to play at some of his gigs. From there he went on to join a variety of semi-successful groups. In 1922 at the age of 21 Louis moves to Chicago to again play Joe Olivers band. Slowly being recognized for his music, on April 5, 1923 he recorded his first song as a member of King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band. In February,…

Listening to a composed jazz band is very entertaining. When members are well practiced, it obviously shows in their performance. However, a “ jazz performance” is composed of many different aspects including: accuracy of written sheet music, tone, articulation of notes, interaction with audience, and especially improvisation skills. Jazz improvisation is one of most important aspects of jazz. It is incredible to hear a musician composing on the spot. Creating quality self-made melodies based…

life, my whole soul, my whole spirit is to blow that horn…” (Louis Armstrong). He possessed no formal teaching and yet he broke all barriers when it came to music. Louis Armstrong remains one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. He not only revolutionized the sound of jazz with his embellished, improvisational solos and “scat” singing, but also his humble personality and charismatic presence won him the hearts of millions. Often known as Pops, or Satchmo, Louis Armstrong was…

attended a Bakersfield Jazz Workshop concert at The Mark. The group’s name that performed that night was J.T. Butler and Friends. The men who performed in the group that night were Steve Eisen, John Calo, J.T. Butler, Paul, Daniel Lopez, Doug Davis, and Rick Lincoln. Steve played the trumpet, John played the saxophone, J.T. Butler played the guitar along with Paul, Daniel Lopez played the drums, Doug Davis played the keyboard, and Rick Lincoln played the bass. The style of jazz music the group…

1929-1935, worked to get swing popular. Another highly mentioned source is Swingin’ the Dream: Big Band Jazz and the Rebirth of American Culture by Lewis A. Erenburg, this author does a great job of setting the Jazz ground work that began with the band leaders in the previous book that paved the way for swing to really take off. One of the lesser used sources in this paper includes that of Big Band Jazz in the Black West Virginia by Christopher Wilkinson, author Christopher Wilkinson helps to…

its time. Additionally, much of the major classical musical works written for the instrument happened during its constant refinement development in Europe; allowing the saxophone to have more of a foothold in the originally American music idiom of jazz. However, the saxophone has carved out its place in the aspects of the writing of new music, specifically in the aspects of the…

The Jazz Age: Prevailing Opportunities for African Americans During the Jazz Age, jazz music, primarily dominated by African Americans before 1920, began to gain popularity among whites and transformed into an important aspect of American culture. The increased popularity of jazz music led to a growing acceptance of African American culture and presented African Americans with the opportunity to gain social status. Music has always played an essential part in African American life and its…

What a great show from the veteran super group The Cookers. They presented their magnificent repertoire in two sets at the Nublu Jazz Festival. The band comprises an inflammatory frontline composed of Billy Harper on tenor saxophone, Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, and trumpeters Eddie Henderson and David Weiss. The respectful rhythm section brings us George Cables on piano, Cecil McBee on bass, and Billy Hart on drums. For tonight’s concert, pianist David Bryant, 33, replaced the…