Davis

Question 1

What is the main melody of a jazz piece called?

Answer 1

Head

Question 2

What famous chord sequence is ‘All Blues’ based around?

Answer 2

12-bar blues

Question 3

What year was the piece written?

Answer 3

1959

Question 4

What is the texture of this piece?

Answer 4

Homophonic

Question 5

Name the three frontline instruments in ‘All Blues’.

Answer 5

Trumpet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone

Question 6

Name the three comping instruments in ‘All Blues’.

Answer 6

Piano
Drum Kit
Bass

Question 7

What is the tonality of this piece?

Answer 7

Modal

Question 8

What is the structure of the piece?

Answer 8

Intro
Head
Link + Solo X4
Head Outro

Question 9

Name the 12 chords that are played in a sequence for the whole of ‘All Blues’.

Answer 9

G7 G7 G7 G7
C7/Gm C7/Gm G7 G7
D7♯9 D7♯9/Eb♯9 G7 G7

Question 10

How has Davis changed the chords in ‘All Blues’ to fit more around the idea of modal jazz?

Answer 10

He has altered, sharpened and extended the chords of the 12-bar blues.