Dariusz Terefenko

Keith Jarrett's Transformation of Standard Tunes

Theory, Analysis and Pedagogy

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book demonstrates the extent to which jazz
pianist Keith Jarrett s renditions of standard
tunes exploit certain aspects of their phrase and
formal structure. Part 1 describes a methodology for
explaining the phrase structure and formal design of
standard tunes. Chapter 1 shows how standard tunes
use a finite number of phrase models and Chapter 2
demonstrates how these phrase models are arranged
into prototypical formal plans. Chapter 3 introduces
the hexamodal system to provide a taxonomy of
available jazz voicings and chord-scale
relationships. Part 2 uses the analytical methodology
outlined in Part 1 to analyze Keith Jarrett s
remarkable approach to jazz improvisation. Chapter 4
focuses on the ways in which he transforms standard
tunes. Chapter 5, then, goes on to analyze what
appear to be his most sophisticated transformation of
jazz standards; his solo introductions. These
outstanding improvisations transcend the temporal
confines of variation form in the manner of the free fantasia. The book ends with the author s own
improvisation of the introduction in Jarrett s style
to George Gershwin s Embraceable You.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 18mm x 150mm x 220mm
• Gewicht: 490g
• ISBN-13: 9783639133684
• ISBN-10: 3639133684
• Artikelnr.: 26095172

Autorenporträt

Dariusz Terefenko holds a PhD in music theory from the
Eastman School of Music. As a jazz pianists and clinician, he
gives lecture-recitals on jazz piano styles, baroque and jazz
improvisation throughout North America and Europe. Currently, he
is Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media at
Eastman School of Music, USA.