Davis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of this piece?
A
All Blues
2
Q
Describe the changes for “all blues”
A
1 G7 1 G7 1 G7 1 G7
4 C7 4 C7 1 G7 1 G7
5 D7 #9 Eb #9 D7 #9 1 G7 1 G7
3
Q
Describe the structure
A
Intro Head Link Head Link Davis Trumpet Solo Link Adderley Alto Sax Solo Link Coltrane Tenor Sax Solo Link Evans Piano Link Head Link Head Link Outro
4
Q
What did Davis want to explore?
A
The concept of modal jazz
5
Q
What is the texture?
A
Homophonic as it uses chords
6
Q
Describe the harmony
A
Added/Extended
Chords/Altered changes
Harmonized riff
7
Q
Describe the rhythm
A
Swung rhythm
Syncopation
Metre = 6/4
8
Q
In which year was the album originally released?
A
1959
