Term
Contemporary Jazz
Musical Characteristics
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Definition
1. Like fusion, heavy use of technology
2. Grew out of funky bop
3. More verse/chorus pop structures
4. More often instrumental- Use of ethnic percussion
5. Improvisation varies from some to extensive |
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Contemporary Jazz
Social Considerations
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Definition
| -Follows the first generation of fusion artists, more approachable |
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Contemporary Jazz
Brecker Brothers
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Definition
1. Randy Brecker, Trumpet
2. Michael Brecker- Tenor Sax
3. Funk and rock based
4. Complex melody |
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Contemporary Jazz
Dave Weckl
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Definition
1. Funk Drummer
2. Dave Weckl "Tower of Inspiration" Off of Master Plan (1990)
Inspired by Tower of Power |
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Contemporary Jazz ------>
Yellowjackets |
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Definition
1. Founded in 1981
2. Crossover between fusion and contemporary jazz
-"Clairs Song" (1985) Listened in class |
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Contemporary Jazz <------> Smooth Jazz
Spyro Gyra
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Definition
"Morning Dance" (1978)- Sound of Carribean
*Listened to in class*
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Smooth Jazz
Musical Characteristics |
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-Roots in pop/rock
-Usually Instrumental
-Little to no improvisation |
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Smooth Jazz
Social Considerations
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Definition
| 1. Emphasis on commercial value rather than artistic growth |
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Term
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Definition
1. Kenney G. Soprano Saxaphone
2. Russ Freema: The Rippingtons
3. David Benoit |
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