The Beast - Junior Band

Here is the online version of the song for you to practice along with at home.

Remember to start learning small 2 bar sections over and over to get it all correct.

Modern Jazz

Listen to a piece by Sydney trumpet player Simon Sweeney CAFE AU LEE.

Have a listen and see whether you can pick the FORM or STRUCTURE of this piece.... it is an extension of a very well known jazz structure.

How does this piece incorporate elements of modern styles into a very old jazz structure and instrumentation?

So What - Miles Davis

Jazz post the Bee Bop era...





Verse I
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Miles Davis walked off the stage,
Thats what the folks are all saying.
Oh yes he did leave the stage,
After his solo was all over.
Coltrane he walked off the stage
Thats what the folks are all saying.
Yes they both left the stage
Clean out of sight...

Verse II
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They felt they had to rehearse...
Although we know they are masters
They get a real Groovy sound,
*2nd* (mellow)
And you will have to admit it.

Verse III
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Yes they both left the stage...
Soon as their solo's were over.
And if you can't figure out,
Their groove I'd like to help you...
*2nd* Their groove I've helped you

SO WHAT!!!!

Charlie Parker - Beebop

"Ornithology" is a jazz standard by bebop alto saxophonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Benny Harris. Its title is a reference to Parker's nickname, "Bird". The Charlie Parker Septet made the first recording of the tune on March 28, 1946 on the Dial label, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1989.

"Ornithology" is a contrafact - that is, a newly created melody written over the chord progression of another song, in this case the standard "How High the Moon". It remains one of the most popular and frequently performed bebop tunes. Jazz vocalists scatting on "How High the Moon" (notably Ella Fitzgerald) often quote the melody of "Ornithology" (and vice versa).

Notable recordings include Bud Powell's version. Vocalese "lyrics" were also created by Babs Gonzales. "Ornithology" was prominently featured in the novel Suder by Percival Everett.

My Funny Valentine

My Funny Valentine - A couple of versions for you to listen to...

Big Band Music. In The Mood
 

Sunny Side of the Street

Check out the piece online and have a go at playing it. Remember that if you play sax or trumpet you will need to transpose it.

You will need to be able to play this in the next lesson so work hard!