All Blues

Question 1

When was this released?

Answer 1

In 1959

Question 2

What instruments make up the frontline?

Answer 2

Trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax

Question 3

What instruments make up the rhythm section?

Answer 3

Piano, bass, drums

Question 4

What is the structure of this piece?

Answer 4

Intro, head 1 & 2, solos (trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, piano), head 3 & 4, coda (link between every section)

Question 5

How is the head melody characterised?

Answer 5

Rising 6ths

Question 6

Describe the trumpet solo

Answer 6

Short, syncopated motifs

Question 7

Describe the alto sax solo

Answer 7

Quicker, wider range, virtuosic

Question 8

Describe the tenor sax solo

Answer 8

Fast scales, quick runs, virtuosic

Question 9

Describe the piano solo

Answer 9

Calm, simple melody, then parallel chords

Question 10

What is the chord sequence?

Answer 10

G7 G7 G7 G7
Gm7 Gm7 G7 G7
D7 Eb7/D7 F/G F/G6

Question 11

What is the tonality of this piece?

Answer 11

G major mixolydian mode (flattened 7th)

Question 12

What is the time signature?

Answer 12

6/4

Question 13

What is the tempo marking of this piece?

Answer 13

Jazz waltz

Question 14

What are the rhythmic features of this piece?

Answer 14

Swing quavers, frequent syncopation

Question 15

What are the instrumental techniques used in this piece?

Answer 15

Snare played with wire brushes, bass played pizz, Trumpet played with Harmon mute