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An In-Depth Analysis Of Classic Jazz Compositions For A Graduate Jazz Guitar Recital, Derick Cordoba
An In-Depth Analysis Of Classic Jazz Compositions For A Graduate Jazz Guitar Recital, Derick Cordoba
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this thesis was to analyze jazz compositions by several great composers. The composers include: Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz, Russell Malone, Thad Jones, Dave Holland, Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer and Joe Henderson. Through their unique use of melody, har1nony and rhythm these composers have influenced countless performers and composers over many decades. These compositions served as the repertoire of a graduate jazz guitar recital. The musical group that interpreted these compositions was comprised of: guitar, upright bass, piano, tenor saxophone and drums.