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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Bibliographic Details
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.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Questions about method
  • "'Round midnight"
  • A solo-piano performance by Oscar Peterson
  • Ensemble performances by Bill Evans
  • Conclusions.

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