Jazz

Question	Answer
Instruments	Rhythm section = (Piano, Bass, Drum) Solo instruments (e.g. Trumpet, Saxophone)
Meaning of improvisation	when the player makes the music up on the spot
What is the music read from?	From chord charts or lead sheets (only chords and structure) Players need to listen and work with each other to get it together
Roles of the instruments	Each instrument has defined role (e.g. bass - bass line, piano - harmony, drums - beat, saxophone - melody)
Structure and scale	12 bar blues structure and use of the blues scale and notes
Two other key features	Walking bass line and swing rhythms
Name two composers/artists	Louis Armstrong, Miles David
Performed where?	Jazz club, intimate venue

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