THE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS TREATMENT IN FREE JAZZ: SOME OBSERVATION
THE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS TREATMENT IN FREE JAZZ: SOME OBSERVATION
Author(s): Petru MoiseevSubject(s): Philosophy, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music, Aesthetics
Published by: Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Keywords: free jazz; improvisation; drums; interpretation;
Summary/Abstract: Free jazz (avant-garde, free form, new thing) represents one of the most important phenomena in the history of jazz during 1960s-70s. The author focuses on cultural, ideological, social and musical factors, that caused the emergence of this revolutionary turn of jazz music. The specific features of musical language typical for free jazz trend have determined a new treatment of drums. The new tools include refusal of ride rhythms, introduction of cross accents, spontaneous and unpredictable rhythmic patterns. Author offers a short analysis of the composition ”Faces and Places” recorded in 1965 in Stockholm by famous combo Ornette Coleman Trio featuring Ornette Coleman, alto saxophone, David Izenzon, bass, and Charles Moffett, drums. Some important features of free jazz drums style are formulated.
Journal: Colloquia Artium
- Issue Year: 8/2024
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 3-6
- Page Count: 4
- Language: English
