Monday 10/31
Evolution of a Genre
Jazz
Louis Armstrong and the Hot Seven
Wild Man Blues - 1927
Wild Man Blues - 1927
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Clarinet, Trombone, Tuba, Banjo, Piano, Drums
Melody:
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Rhythm:
Other Observations:
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Terell Stafford Quintet
Stop Start - 2015
Stop Start - 2015
Instrumentation: Trumpet, Saxophone, Bass, Piano, Drums
Melody:
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Rhythm:
Other:
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General Differences:
- Some differences in Instrumentation : Subtraction of Banjo/Clarinet/Tuba. Clarinet replaced by Saxophone with similar roll. Pulsing of Banjo and Low notes of tuba replaced by the upright bass
- Big difference in how each instrument is used , with everybody being much more independent of each other.
- Drums now play groove throughout rather than pulsing hits sporadically with banjo. Drums are independent of all other instruments, with a solo now as well
- Bass - Walking baseline - pulsing on each beat - providing harmony AND rhythm
- Piano - still providing the harmony - but much more independent and improvisatory in nature. We can hear he is doing his own thing rather than sticking to the pulsing with the banjo
- All instruments are now featured independently rather than a band accompanying a trumpet
Jazz
Late 1910's/ Early 1920's -----------------------------------------------------------------------Present
Louis Armstong Terell Stafford
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We must assume that in between there was some development.....
Late 1910's/ Early 1920's -----------------------------------------------------------------------Present
Louis Armstong Terell Stafford
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We must assume that in between there was some development.....
In Between Armstrong and Stafford....
Big Band / Dance Band / Swing Band (1930s) :
Vocal Jazz (1930s +):
Big Band Vocals/ Crooner (50's/60's/70's +):
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Bebop (50's):
Hard Bob (60's / 70's):
Fusion (70's/80's):
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Evolution Group Activity
With your group, you are trying to get the best possible representation of the evolution of your respective Genre.
Think of it as a time line : Very early example vs. a very modern example , then discuss some of the things that happened in between.
You should find:
1. Early Example
- one of the first recordings in this genre, or by one of the pioneers of the genre
-take observations about instrumentation/content/physical attributes of the piece
2. Modern Example
-something that is representative of the state of your genre today
- Compare physical attributes to early example
3. Discuss some of the developments between now and then
- notable sub genres, important artists / composers / events that have influenced your genres evolution. Musical or cultural!
*** Get to know your genre from inception to present as best as you can ***
** You should have more observations related to CONTENT since your Genres are popular / Vocal **
GROUP 1: Hip Hop / RnB
GROUP 2: Rock
Think of it as a time line : Very early example vs. a very modern example , then discuss some of the things that happened in between.
You should find:
1. Early Example
- one of the first recordings in this genre, or by one of the pioneers of the genre
-take observations about instrumentation/content/physical attributes of the piece
2. Modern Example
-something that is representative of the state of your genre today
- Compare physical attributes to early example
3. Discuss some of the developments between now and then
- notable sub genres, important artists / composers / events that have influenced your genres evolution. Musical or cultural!
*** Get to know your genre from inception to present as best as you can ***
** You should have more observations related to CONTENT since your Genres are popular / Vocal **
GROUP 1: Hip Hop / RnB
GROUP 2: Rock