Davis-All Blues

Question 1

How is the timbre of the trumpet changed?

Answer 1

Applying a mute

Question 2

What term is used to describe how the pianist plays the chords?

Answer 2

Comping

Question 3

List 3 front line instruments.

Answer 3

Trumpet
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax

Question 4

List 3 comping instruments.

Answer 4

Piano
Drum Kit
Bass

Question 5

When was this piece released?

Answer 5

1959

Question 6

Comping instruments play the solos. True or false?

Answer 6

False. The front line instruments play the solos.

Question 7

Are the melodies of the piece improvised or do they follow the music?

Answer 7

They are improvised.

Question 8

What word best describes the tonality of this piece?

Answer 8

Modal Jazz

Question 9

What does the melody contain to make the piece sound bluesy and jazzy?

Answer 9

Blues notes
Swung rhythms
Syncopation

Question 10

The bass player plays a one bar ______ throughout most of the piece.

Answer 10

Riff.

Question 11

Why is ‘All Blues’ a good title for this piece? Give two reasons.

Answer 11

1. Jazz/Blues ensemble including instruments such as saxophones and trumpets.
2. There is a laid back feel to the piece.
3. Slow tempo.
4. Based on the 12 Bar Blues making it a modal jazz/blues piece.

Question 12

What types of chords are used in the harmony?

Answer 12

Extended (G7) and altered chords (D7 sharpen 9).