West Coast jazz

avoided the direct reference to the original melodies when the solo came. He based his solos on the underlying chord structure, and creating new melodies that were not related to the originals. After describing Parker’s life, career, and musical style, he continued to explain Parker’s songs include “KoKo,” “Lady Be Good,” “Embraceable You,” “Klact-oveeseds-tene,” and “Parker’s Mood.” Patrick also analyzed the form of “Constellation,” “Scrapple From the Apple,” “Ah-Leu-Cha” and “KoKo.” Though most of the analyses were only part of the songs, but Patrick had shown his knowledge as a producer and educator. He wanted the readers to understand what is going on with the songs but I feel this is too hard for the readers who had no experiences of jazz or music background. Patrick had supported his statements and explained well of Parker’s life and his career. It was rare to read quotes from Parker, Rebecca Ruffin (his wife,) and the medical documents in this book. Patrick might talk about Parker’s personal life too much, but he grabbed my attention by quoting and analyzing.…

tuning into the hottest radio station in the streets of LA. Up next we got N.W.A. with their new single Appetite for Destruction!” Gangster rap seized radio stations, causing such trunk-rattling, synthesizing, and minimalistic sounds to become inescapable for young individuals who lived in Los Angeles or those who desired to live there. One was bound to encounter the songs of artists such as Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube. During the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, hip-hop music West of…

style and “Mumble” rap that is a major influence on up and coming rappers currently entering the industry. Kendrick Lamar, a rapper from Compton, California is an artist whose style is greatly influenced by old school West Coast Hip-hop and different elements from funk, free jazz, and poetry. J.Cole is an artist from Fayetteville, North Carolina, whose style is heavily influenced by old school and East Coast rappers such as Jay-Z and Nas. Eminem, born in St.Joseph, Missouri is an artist who…

Evaluation Paper #2 The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize “ artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to the album sales or chart position.” Album of the year is easily the most prestigious award category at the Grammy’s and has been since 1959. Kendrick Lamar, a West Coast rapper, was recently nominated for 11 Grammys; almost…

Charlie Parker’s Ill-Fated West Coast Trip Charlie “Bird” Parker is one of the most iconic figures not only in the modern jazz history, but also in the jazz history overall. Charlie Parker had an extraordinary melodic gift and regularly created solos that consisted of ling-lined melodies, each of which was elegant improvised composition unto itself. This gained a wide following among jazz musicians and greatly influenced the Jazz community in the iconic shift is music. Parker’s self-destructive…

Cool jazz is type of style of music that brought up from the United States after World War II. Cool jazz became popular during 1949-1959 and was considered the forefront of its time. What made Cool Jazz so diverse in its nature was its soft tempos and light tone. Cool Jazz was known for its large venue of players in a band, its mixed instruments and smooth rhythm. Jazz musicians at the time where moving away from the complexity of improvised solos and into a more arrangement and compression.…

Dizzy 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…

Introduction The purpose of this investigation is to help show how people could help save the Hooded Plovers from extinction. People tend to think that the beaches are just covered in sand. For many years now, people have been visiting beaches around South Australia; and which has out a negative impact on the flora and fauna. The Hooded Plovers are highly endangered. There are less then 800 Hooded Plover in South Australia, and only 7,000 in Australia. The main reason that the Hooded Plovers are…

TITLE Stay All-Inclusive At El Mouradi Club Selima Hotel, Tunisia LEAD PARAGRAPH Part of the Tunisian hotel chain El Mouradi Hotels, Club Selima Hotel is located in pretty Port El Kantaoui and close to the historical town of Sousse. With close proximity to a gorgeous sandy beach, lots of onsite activities to enjoy, superb facilities and amenities, and easy access to many historical and cultural attractions, Club Selima Hotel is a great place to enjoy top Tunisian hospitality, relaxation, and a…

rand Haven, Michigan is known around the world as one of the best beach towns. From surfing to beach volleyball to jumping off the pier, the different activities you can do in my town are endless. Thrillist magazine says, “Some mitten-beach experts named it Michigan’s best beach town, for starters. But if you don’t believe us, take a trip to Grand Haven and step on the big, soft beach at Grand Haven State Park and try to argue” (Meltzer 1). Hopefully I am painting a clear picture in your head…