How do I work out what 'mode' an improvised passage is in????
I’ve got an assignment for college. I have to transcribe a short piece of improvised music and then analyse it. I’ve chosen a piece called ‘Softly as In a Morning Sunrise’ performed live by Modern Jazz Quartet. I’ve notated a bit of the walking bassline (played by Percy Heath) and have figured out the accompanying chord changes. How as part of my analysis I figured it’s quite important to consider the modes (particularly... [Read More...]
i would like to know the names of some slow, deep and dark jazzy like songs, albums and singers/artists?
i’m not entirely sure if it falls under jazz genre… all i know is it has a dark,seductive style sung deep voiced with a lot of variations. you might have seen some femme fatale type actress singing with the saxophone generally in some 40′s or 50′s movie. below are some examples: feeling good = nina simone or michael buble version in a sentimental mood = Sonny Rollins With The Modern Jazz Quartet Pink panther theme also, pls... [Read More...]
For those who like jazz?
Although I like other stlyes of music, I really love jazz. Who are some of your favorite jazz artists? Here are mine: Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Horace Silver Miles Davis John Coltrane Duke Ellington Waether Reprt Cannonball Adderley Modern Jazz Quartet Chico Hamilton Gabor Szabo Herbie Hancock Chick Corea Wes Montgomery Jimmy Smith Dave Brubeck I also loove going to jazz festivals yearly, too! Bookmark It Hide Sites Read More →
what are some good jazz groups?
i like chick corea and modern jazz quartet. any suggestions for good jazz groups? Bookmark It Hide Sites Read More →
What is your feeling toward "Jazz music"? Which Jazz artist do you prefer?
I personally, like it from time to time. I like Clifford Brown, Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Quartet. Bookmark It Hide Sites Read More →