Davis - All Blues

Question 1

What is the term used to describe the way in which the pianist plays the chords?

Answer 1

Comping

Question 2

The bass plays one bar …………….. for most of the piece.

Answer 2

Riff/ostinato

Question 3

List two reasons why All Blues is a good title for the piece.

Answer 3

The piece involves blue notes.
There are jazz instruments.
It is based ion the 12 bar blues.
There are swing rhythms.
There is a slow tempo.
It has a laid back feel.
It uses a jazz/blues ensemble.
There is an alto saxophone and trumpet.