In the space below, first provide your general observations about the concert. Who were the performers and what was the instrumentation? Do the performers showcase technical virtuosity as a
primary stylistic feature as they play, or do they focus more on group interaction, motivic development, subtlety, their individual or group sound, or some other
element of music? What is the “vibe” like on stage? What was the venue like? Were there a lot of people attentively listening, or was it more background music
for a venue? After providing general observations, then try your best to be very detailed about each tune played. We don’t want a “blow-by-blow” narrative of
every lick played, but can you identify some of the following for each tune—grooves and tempo being played for each tune—i.e., swing feel, Latin groove, rock
groove, ballad, or other groove? Was the tempo slow, medium, or fast? Is there something unique about the performers’ tone? Please also identify what each
instrument is doing—i.e., does the bass walk the entire time, or does it begin with a “two-feel” before walking. How does the pianist “comp?” What are drums
doing? Does the group play old standards, or original compositions? Dynamics? Group interaction? Style: New Orleans, Bop, Cool, Fusion, Modern etc.? Then just according to six tunes and write about it:
1) Switch in time by nestico(Count Basie Orchestra)
2) So Easy by Tadd Dameron
3) Isfahan(Far East Suite) by Billy Strayhorn
4) THere will never be another you (arr. Scott Routenberg)
5)Theme and Variations by Bill Holman for Stan Kenton
6) Easy Money byt B.Carter for Count Basie.
In the pdf givecgon, here’s an example provided.
