jazz Flashcards
(145 cards)
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Q: What time period is associated with Cool Jazz?
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A: 1949 to mid-1950s
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Q: Who were the key innovators of Cool Jazz?
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A: Miles Davis
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Lennie Tristano
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Q: What was the significance of the “Birth of the Cool” recording (1949)?
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A: It introduced Cool Jazz; used unique instrumentation (nonet including French horn and tuba)
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Q: What are characteristics of Cool Jazz?
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A: Understated
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conservative
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Q: Name key Cool Jazz musicians.
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A: Miles Davis
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Lennie Tristano
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Q: How does Bebop differ from Cool Jazz?
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A: Bebop is fast
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complex
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Q: What years define the Hard Bop era?
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A: 1955 to mid-1960s
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Q: Who were the innovators of Hard Bop?
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A: Horace Silver and Miles Davis
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Q: What are characteristics of Hard Bop?
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A: Return to emotional
blues- and gospel-based jazz; refined Bebop
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Q: Name key Hard Bop musicians.
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A: Horace Silver
Clifford Brown
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Q: What is another name for Hard Bop?
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A: Soul Jazz or Funky Jazz
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Q: What is Avant-Garde Jazz also known as?
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A: Free Jazz
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Q: Who were Avant-Garde innovators?
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A: Cecil Taylor and Ornette Coleman
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Q: What are characteristics of Avant-Garde Jazz?
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A: Free form
no chord changes
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Q: What is Modal Jazz?
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A: Jazz based on modes instead of chords; slow harmonic changes
scale-based improvisation
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Q: Who is associated with Modal Jazz?
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A: John Coltrane
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Q: What instruments did John Coltrane play?
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A: Tenor and soprano saxophones
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Q: What is Jazz Fusion (Crossover Jazz)?
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A: A style combining jazz with rock and funk; emerged post-1968
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Q: Who pioneered Jazz Fusion?
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A: Miles Davis
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Q: What are characteristics of Fusion music?
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A: Use of electric instruments
rock/funk rhythms
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Q: Name one of Miles Davis’ Fusion albums.
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A: Bitches Brew (1969)
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Q: Who were members of Miles Davis’ classic 1955–58 quintet?
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A: Red Garland (p)
Paul Chambers (b)
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Q: Describe Miles Davis’ playing style.
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A: Lyrical
minimalist
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Q: How does Rock differ from Jazz?
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A: Rock is groove- and beat-based
simpler harmonies; jazz is improvisational and complex
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Q: Name three key jazz pianists associated with Fusion.
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A: Herbie Hancock
Chick Corea
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Q: Who were the founders of Weather Report?
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A: Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul
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Q: Who led the Mahavishnu Orchestra?
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A: John McLaughlin
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Q: What is Smooth Jazz?
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A: A commercial
melodic
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Q: Who is a leading Neo-Traditionalist jazz musician?
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A: Wynton Marsalis (trumpet)
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What time period is associated with Cool Jazz?
1949 to mid-1950s
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Who were the key innovators of Cool Jazz?
Miles Davis, Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz
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What was the significance of the 'Birth of the Cool' recording (1949)?
It introduced Cool Jazz; used unique instrumentation (nonet including French horn and tuba)
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What are characteristics of Cool Jazz?
Understated, conservative, arranged music aimed at a wider audience
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Name key Cool Jazz musicians.
Miles Davis, Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz, Gerry Mulligan, Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker
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How does Bebop differ from Cool Jazz?
Bebop is fast, complex, and intense; Cool Jazz is slower, arranged, and smoother
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What years define the Hard Bop era?
1955 to mid-1960s
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Who were the innovators of Hard Bop?
Horace Silver and Miles Davis
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What are characteristics of Hard Bop?
Return to emotional, blues- and gospel-based jazz; refined Bebop
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Name key Hard Bop musicians.
Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley
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What is another name for Hard Bop?
Soul Jazz or Funky Jazz
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What is Avant-Garde Jazz also known as?
Free Jazz
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Who were Avant-Garde innovators?
Cecil Taylor and Ornette Coleman
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What are characteristics of Avant-Garde Jazz?
Free form, no chord changes, harmonic freedom, few guidelines
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What is Modal Jazz?
Jazz based on modes instead of chords; slow harmonic changes, scale-based improvisation
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Who is associated with Modal Jazz?
John Coltrane
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What instruments did John Coltrane play?
Tenor and soprano saxophones
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What is Jazz Fusion (Crossover Jazz)?
A style combining jazz with rock and funk; emerged post-1968
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Who pioneered Jazz Fusion?
Miles Davis
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What are characteristics of Fusion music?
Use of electric instruments, rock/funk rhythms, crossover appeal
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Name one of Miles Davis’ Fusion albums.
Bitches Brew (1969)
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Who were members of Miles Davis’ classic 1955–58 quintet?
Red Garland (p), Paul Chambers (b), Philly Joe Jones (d)
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Describe Miles Davis’ playing style.
Lyrical, minimalist, use of space, evolving with the times
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How does Rock differ from Jazz?
Rock is groove- and beat-based, simpler harmonies; jazz is improvisational and complex
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Name three key jazz pianists associated with Fusion.
Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett
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Who were the founders of Weather Report?
Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul
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Who led the Mahavishnu Orchestra?
John McLaughlin
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What is Smooth Jazz?
A commercial, melodic, easy-listening jazz-fusion style with limited improvisation
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Who is a leading Neo-Traditionalist jazz musician?
Wynton Marsalis (trumpet)
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What time period is associated with Cool Jazz?
1949 to mid-1950s
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Who were the key innovators of Cool Jazz?
Miles Davis, Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz
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What was the significance of the 'Birth of the Cool' recording (1949)?
It introduced Cool Jazz; used unique instrumentation (nonet including French horn and tuba)
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What are characteristics of Cool Jazz?
Understated, conservative, arranged music aimed at a wider audience
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Name key Cool Jazz musicians.
Miles Davis, Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz, Gerry Mulligan, Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker
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How does Bebop differ from Cool Jazz?
Bebop is fast, complex, and intense; Cool Jazz is slower, arranged, and smoother
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What years define the Hard Bop era?
1955 to mid-1960s
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Who were the innovators of Hard Bop?
Horace Silver and Miles Davis
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What are characteristics of Hard Bop?
Return to emotional, blues- and gospel-based jazz; refined Bebop
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Name key Hard Bop musicians.
Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley
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What is another name for Hard Bop?
Soul Jazz or Funky Jazz
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What is Avant-Garde Jazz also known as?
Free Jazz
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Who were Avant-Garde innovators?
Cecil Taylor and Ornette Coleman
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What are characteristics of Avant-Garde Jazz?
Free form, no chord changes, harmonic freedom, few guidelines
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What is Modal Jazz?
Jazz based on modes instead of chords; slow harmonic changes, scale-based improvisation
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Who is associated with Modal Jazz?
John Coltrane
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What instruments did John Coltrane play?
Tenor and soprano saxophones
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What is Jazz Fusion (Crossover Jazz)?
A style combining jazz with rock and funk; emerged post-1968
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Who pioneered Jazz Fusion?
Miles Davis
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What are characteristics of Fusion music?
Use of electric instruments, rock/funk rhythms, crossover appeal
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Name one of Miles Davis’ Fusion albums.
Bitches Brew (1969)
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Who were members of Miles Davis’ classic 1955–58 quintet?
Red Garland (p), Paul Chambers (b), Philly Joe Jones (d)
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Describe Miles Davis’ playing style.
Lyrical, minimalist, use of space, evolving with the times
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How does Rock differ from Jazz?
Rock is groove- and beat-based, simpler harmonies; jazz is improvisational and complex
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Name three key jazz pianists associated with Fusion.
Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett
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Who were the founders of Weather Report?
Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul
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Who led the Mahavishnu Orchestra?
John McLaughlin
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What is Smooth Jazz?
A commercial, melodic, easy-listening jazz-fusion style with limited improvisation
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Who is a leading Neo-Traditionalist jazz musician?
Wynton Marsalis (trumpet)
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