Research and Discovery from Bassoon Jazz Repertoire

Research and Discovery from Bassoon Jazz Repertoire By Likai Liu Fall 2019 Graduate Thesis (Comprehensive Exam) Dr. Michael Burns The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Abstract Jazz is one of the most important musical styles in the twentieth century. It depends upon the influence of African Americans’ culture. This music style can also give the listener a sense of swing feeling and also the feeling of relief, it is mostly performed by an instrumental band and often with a vocalist. Influenced by my studies with Dr. Michael Burns during my last degree year, this paper is trying to review what I learned from jazz music and give a conclusion to my understanding on how to play Jazzy pieces in the correct style. Keywords: Jazz. Swing feeling. Practice Review Table of Contents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u 1.0 A Brief History of Jazz PAGEREF _Toc20115656 \h 31.1 Introductions of Jazz PAGEREF _Toc20115657 \h 31.2 Development of Jazz PAGEREF _Toc20115658 \h 41.3 Analysis between Jazz and Blues PAGEREF _Toc20115659 \h 61.4 Introduction of Jazz Instrumental Music PAGEREF _Toc20115660 \h 82.0 Connection between Jazz and Bassoon PAGEREF _Toc20115661 \h 92.1 Jazz Music to Bassoon Area PAGEREF _Toc20115662 \h 92.2 Other Famous Jazz Bassoon Players PAGEREF _Toc20115663 \h 102.2.1 Paul Hanson PAGEREF _Toc20115664 \h 102.2.2 Alexandre Silverio PAGEREF _Toc20115665 \h 113.0 Alec Wilder and Jorge Mockert PAGEREF _Toc20115666 \h 123.1 Alec Wilder: No. 1 Sonata for Bassoon and Piano PAGEREF _Toc20115667 \h 123.2 Jorge Mockert – Suite Argentina Para Andrea merenzon PAGEREF _Toc20115668 \h 124.0 Jazz Repertoire Practice Review PAGEREF _Toc20115669 \h 134.1 Improvisation PAGEREF _Toc20115670 \h 144.2 “Swing!” PAGEREF _Toc20115671 \h 14References PAGEREF _Toc20115672 \h 17 1.0 A Brief History of Jazz 1.1 Introductions of Jazz Jazz is a musical genre where improvisation is a significant feature, and this technique earmarks the music as unique in relation to other forms of music. In this regard, one will find that jazz music will vary with the players and more so because many of them play solo. Despite its tremendous variety, this type of music is very rhythmic. A keener listener will tune in to the manner in which one part of the band, voice, or instrument answers to the other. This characteristic forms the basis for most peoples’ liking of the music. On the other hand, it is an effective tool in the expression of varied emotions from sheer joy to pain. It is this music where one may hear the sounds of freedom because, for a very long time, jazz has been a channel and an important one, indeed, for people suffering unfair treatment. In most circumstances, this type of treatment has risen from discrimination based on color or else, the artist and its audience have lived under the cruelty of a dictator. Jazz music, a genre originated from the black American community, hinges upon explicit improvisation with its musicians keen on attaining their sound and style. The development of Jazz music dates back to the 20th Century in the United States (U.S.). Clear origins of this genre emanate from New Orleans near the mouth of the Mississippi River (Hunter, 2019). Early American civilization was predominantly based on regions with the Northern an...