University:
Rowan University
Course:
MUSG 06503 | Jazz History
Academic year:

2023
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409

Pages:

1
Author:

Elizabeth P.

The song I chose for chapter 11 was “Boplicity” (1949) by Miles Davis Nonet. The instruments used for this song are trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, piano, bass, and drums, and the arranger was Gil Evans. This song has an AABA tune. There are three choruses. The first and second choruses’ I would say are pretty trumpet heavy whereas the 2nd focuses mostly on the French horns. Then the song finishes strongly with a little piano solo. I would say this song was for maybe people who are a little bit more proper or older. It is not very fast tempo or dancable so younger audiences might not take to it as much. The song is likely made for the artist though. To show his skill and talents because everything blended and transitioned beautifully in this song. The song I chose for chapter 12 was “Soul Shoutin” by Shirley Scott. The instruments in this song are the organ, tenor saxophone, bass, and drums. This song's melody starts with the organ, then the organ kind of blends into the background a bit while the saxophone takes the stage. The bass and drums remain in the background. The tempo of this song is a little fasterpaced than many of the other songs we've recently listened to but not too fast. This song I think was made for an audience. It is a catchy and danceable song. I think it was likely made for that purpose, a song for people to enjoy and dance to. The song I chose for chapter 13 was “So What” by Miles Davis. This song consists of (instrument-wise) the piano, trumpet, alto, tenor saxophone, bass, and drums. The song starts with just the piano in a slow and sad melody. Then the drums hop in and jazz it up a bit. Then the saxes hop in and make it happier and more fun to listen to. And lastly, the trumpet hops in and takes the show. The saxophones do have their moments as well in the spotlight. I would say this song was made for the artist. Something to have fun making and show your skills. It's not super danceable but do see it being played in a club or something that is very high class. Or in a hotel elevator. It's also i think a good way to show his skills.

Exploring Jazz Classics: Analysis of 'Boplicity,' 'Soul Shoutin,' and 'So What'

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