Davis

Question 0

Melody?

Answer 0

One melody called the HEAD which occurs at beginning and end

Musicians improvise around this using modes

Question 1

Date? Album?

Style of jazz?

Answer 1

1959. Kind of Blue
      Modal jazz
      Recorded in one take

Question 2

Harmony?

Answer 2

Follows pattern of 12 bar blues

Note decorations eg. Eflat#9 instead of C

Question 3

Texture?

Answer 3

Simple texture
The rhythm section and front line play different parts
Comping by piano
Sax sometimes joins head

Question 4

Instruments?

Answer 4

Trumpet, alto and tenor sax are called the front line
Piano, bass and drum kit are called the rhythm section
Mid-low range
Mute and ghost notes
Brushes used on kit

Question 5

Tempo and Rhythm?

Answer 5

Marked Jazz Waltz
6/4
Swung rhythm
Syncopation and triplets

Question 6

Structure?

Answer 6

Intro, Head, trumpet solo, link, alto sax solo, link, tenor sax solo, link, piano solo, link, head, outro
Solo each repeats of 12 bar blues

Question 7

Tonality?

Answer 7

Centred on note G
Modal not tonal
Mixolydian mode
Coloured using 7ths and 9ths and chromatic chords