Weekly Assignment Four
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Jan 9, 2024
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Bix Beiderbecke, "Riverboat Shuffle"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssZZxvvgglc
1. Who are the major soloists? On what instruments?
The major soloists on this track are Bix Beiderbecke on cornet and Frankie Trumbauer on
saxophone.
2. Are there any breaks? Who plays during the breaks if so?
Yes, there are breaks in the song. During the breaks, you can hear Bix Beiderbecke playing the
cornet.
3. Is there any collective improvisation?
There is some collective improvisation during the ensemble sections where both Beiderbecke
and Trumbauer play together.
4. How does this differ from or resemble New Orleans type jazz?
"Riverboat Shuffle" resembles New Orleans jazz in terms of its use of collective improvisation
and ensemble playing, but it also has elements of early Chicago jazz, which was influenced by
New Orleans jazz but often featured more soloistic improvisation.
Fletcher Henderson, "Sugarfoot Stomp"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjEiyhESlh4
1. Who is playing the trumpet solo here? It is a copy of what famous solo?
The trumpet solo on "Sugarfoot Stomp" is played by Louis Armstrong. It is a famous solo
known as the "West End Blues" solo.
2. The clarinets play a feature called a _______?
The clarinets play a feature called a "break."
3. List 5 instruments that you hear here. What is playing the bass line? Is this more than
your average New Orleans band size?
Five instruments heard in this recording are trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, and
drums. The bass line is played by the tuba. This band size is larger than the typical New
Orleans band.
4.
This is a band of New York musicians, does it feel different from previous New Orleans
based styles?
This recording by Fletcher Henderson's band, which consisted of New York musicians,
has a different feel compared to earlier New Orleans-based styles. It features more
arranged sections, solo features, and a tighter ensemble sound.
Coleman Hawkins, "One Hour"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKnM13PP9z0
1.
Use three words to describe Coleman Hawkins' sound on the tenor. Hint, he plays in
the beginning, and again AFTER the kazoo solo.
rich, warm, and lyrical.
2.
This song was written by James P. Johnson, who was the Father of _________.
Stride Piano.
Duke Ellington, "Black and Tan Fantasy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN3_c1OnA3s
1.
In the 20s Ellington got his first big break at _______ an uptown dance revue.
Cotton Club
2.
One of Ellington's most important qualities is how he plays with tone color. Point out
any ways you feel that is being portrayed here?
Duke Ellington's use of tone color is portrayed through the various textures and timbres
created by the ensemble, including the use of mutes in the brass section.
3.
Does this sound like dance music? Does it feel like art music? Explain how it makes
you feel emotionally.
"Black and Tan Fantasy" has elements of both dance music and art music. It combines
catchy rhythms and melodies suitable for dancing with sophisticated harmonies and
orchestration that elevate it to the realm of art music. Emotionally, it evokes a sense of mystery
and nostalgia.
4.
There is a good amount of wah wah type brass playing on this track, it is created by
our old familiar _________ mute.
Plunger
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