The effect of outside genres on techniques and devices in modern jazz composition (1988-2008) : a thesis submitted to Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington in fulfillment of the degree Master of Music (Performance), New Zealand School of Music, 2009
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2014
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Massey University
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This is a study involving research, analysis and performance of music
composed by jazz artists in the last twenty years. The focus of this discussion will be on the
influence of several outside genres on the music of these jazz composers. In particular it will
examine transcriptions of works by composers including Dave Holland, John Scofield, Hiromi Uehara,
Nils Wogram, Christian McBride, Bill Frisell, Kenny Garrett and Pat Metheny. The analysis of these
transcriptions will examine the devices the composers have used such as counterpoint, harmony,
rhythm, instrumentation, melody, time signatures, form et al. and assess how any outside genres may
have affected these devices. Furthermore the analysed compositions will be performed in a recital
setting, as well as a portfolio of compositions written by myself using the techniques
gathered from my analysis.
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Jazz composition, Jazz history and criticism, Jazz musicians, Jazz technique, New Zealand