Analyzing jazz : a Schenkerian approach

Analyzing jazz : a Schenkerian approach / Steve Larson.

Demonstrates that the theories of Heinrich Schenker can illuminate not only the technical aspects of jazz, but also its artistic content. The book offers detailed analysis of Larson's transcriptions into musical notation of five complete recorded performances of Thelonious Monk's classic j...

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Main Author: Larson, Steve, 1955-2011
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hillsdale, N.Y. : Pendragon, ©2009.
Series:Harmonologia series ; no. 15.
Subjects:
Jazz > Analysis, appreciation.
Schenkerian analysis.
Jazz.
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Summary:Demonstrates that the theories of Heinrich Schenker can illuminate not only the technical aspects of jazz, but also its artistic content. The book offers detailed analysis of Larson's transcriptions into musical notation of five complete recorded performances of Thelonious Monk's classic jazz composition "'Round Midnight" : two recorded by the composer, one by Oscar Peterson, and two by Bill Evans.
Physical Description:x, 204 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 x 31 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-204).
ISBN:9781576471869
1576471861

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