Davis Flashcards
1
Q
What style of music is this piece?
A
jazz
2
Q
When was it released?
A
1959
3
Q
Where does it come from?
A
album called ‘Kind of Blue’
4
Q
Where did jazz originate from?
A
southern states of american during the early 20th century
5
Q
How does modal jazz differ from bebop?
A
- laid-back, uncomplicated, improvisations based on modes
- bebop: fast, virtuosic, improvisations based on complex chord progressions
6
Q
How many players in the band?
A
six - sextet
7
Q
What is the frontline?
A
melodic instruments which have prominent solos
- trumpet (miles davis)
- alto sax (julian adderley)
- tenor sax (john coltrane)
8
Q
what is the rhythm section?
A
accompanying instruments
- piano (bill evans)
- double bass (paul chambers)
- drums (jimmy cobb)
