Blues and Jazz 1
Which states in the US did the blues develop in?
States in the South, especially Mississippi, Texas, and Lousiana
Which harsh realities did Blues music reflect and help recently freed slaves cope with?
poverty, segregation, racism and discrimination
In which city did Jazz develop and why was it important?
In New Orleans because of its cultural diversity.
What did early Blues songs story often tell?
Hard labour, broken relationships, travel and longing for freedom
What genre did Blues influence the most?
Jazz
What kind of lyrics were in Blues songs?
Usually simple lyrics about personal experiences listeners could relate to. Sometimes they were about the pain of a hard life.
Which instruments were commonly used in the early blues
Guitar, harmonica, piano and later brass
What are three musical styles that influenced Jazz?
Blues, ragtime, marching band music and spirituals
What are some of the African musical traditions brought to America by slaves?
call and response singing, strong rhythms, and the use music to tell stories and express emotions.
Who was Duke Ellington?
He was a famous composer and band leader often incorporated Blues elements into his jazz compositions.
Who was one of the most famous early Blues artists?
What is the 12 bar blues structure?
Structure using 1-4-5 repeating short pattern for 12 measures
Name two ideas that Blues expressed
The two genres are Blues and Jazz
When was the birth of Jazz?
The early 1900's
Sweet Home Chicago, Crossroads Blues
What are Blue Notes?
Notes that are played slightly lower than expected from the Minor and major pentatonic scale
Who is Louis Armstrong?
He was one of the most important early figures in Jazz.
Which album by Miles Davis is one of the most famous jazz recordings of all time?
Kind of Blue
What was one of the most important ways Blues influenced Jazz?
It was through improvisation and making up lyrics, melodies and music
Which group of people influenced the development of Blues Music?
African Slaves
Why was Bessie Smith called the Empress of the Blues?
Because of her powerful voice and popularity of songs like Downhearted Blues.
Who is Miles Davis?
He was a leading figure in modern Jazz and frequently Blues structure in his music.
What are Jazz solos largely based on from Blues?
Blues Scales and blues chord progressions.
What is a famous Louis Armstrong song?
West End Blues