CONTRAFACTUL ÎN JAZZ: SURSĂ DE INSPIRAŢIE, INFLUENŢE EUROPENE, BLUES ȘI I GOT RHYTHM
CONTRAFACT IN JAZZ: SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, EUROPEAN INFLUENCES, BLUES AND I GOT RHYTHM

Summary/Abstract: This article explores the phenomenon of contrafact in jazz – a technique where a new melody is composed over a wellknown harmonic structure, such as the 12-bar blues and „I Got Rhythm”. The text highlights ancient European influences, like the medieval contrafactum and the parody mass, demonstrating the continuity of creative processes in music. The practice of contrafact allowed jazz to evolve rapidly, generating new standards and encouraging melodic and harmonic innovation. It alsoenabled artists to avoid paying certain royalties, thus granting greater artistic freedom. The blues and Rhythm Changes have provided a stable yet flexible framework, becoming pillars of the modern jazz repertoire.

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