Davis

Question 1

Structure

Answer 1

Intro > Head 1 > Link > Head 2 > Trumpet > Alto Sax > Tenor Sax > Piano > Link > Head 3 > Link > Head 4 > Outro

Question 2

Tonality

Answer 2

1. Modal jazz

2. G and C mixolydian modes

Question 3

Texture

Answer 3

1. Homophonic texture

2. Short rhythmic ostinato

Question 4

Instrumentation

Answer 4

1. Frontline: Trumpet, alto sax, tenor sex

2. Rhythm: Piano, bass and drums

Question 5

Rhythm

Answer 5

1. 156 crotchets per minute
2. Swinging quavers and frequent syncopation
3. 6/4 feels like 3/4 x 2

Question 6

Dynamics

Answer 6

1. Mainly p throughout

2. Diminuendo in 4th head

Question 7

Harmony

Answer 7

G7 G7 G7 G7
C7 C7 G7 G7
D7#9 Eb7#9/D7#9 G7 G7

12-bar blues repeated 19 times

Question 8

Melody

Answer 8

1. Solos improvised around C and G mixolydian modes
2. Acciaccaturas and mordents
3. Each solo has 4 choruses except piano
4. Trumpet - short syncopated motifs
5. Alto sax - quicker notes and wider range
6. Tenor sax - fast scales and runs
7. Piano - calm improv, simple melody
8. Head - Leap with long note, stepwise movement