»MUS 319B Jazz Improvisation IV

Course Objective:
Emphasis on melodic development, form, rhythm, style, and creative aspects of improvisation within advanced harmonic structures.

Text:
None. Recordings will be listened to in class and should be purchased.

Tunes that may be covered:
1. Coltrane Tunes
 - Countdown
 - Giant Steps
 - Moment's Notice
 - Mr. P.C.

2. Modal Tunes
 - Maiden Voyage
 - Impressions
 - Naima

3. Wayne Shorter, Benny Golson, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock Tunes
 - Along Came Betty
 - Dolphin Dance
 - Wildflower
 - Isotope
 - Stablemates
 - E.S.P.
 - Inner Urge
 - Ana Maria

Transcriptions:
Two transcriptions will be due during the semester. The first entire solo will consist of a minimum of 4 choruses of blues or 2 choruses of a standard 32 bar form (approx. 50-70 bars) . The second solo transcription must be an entire solo consisting of a minimum of 4 choruses of blues or 2 choruses of a 32 bar form (approx. 50-70 bars). The solo may be written out and played with music.

Grade components:
Weekly quizzes and assignments - 20% Mid-Term Playing exam - 20% Mid-Term transcription - 20% Final cumulative playing exam - 20% Final Transcription: - 20%

Attendance:
Grade will be lowered 1/3 for every unexcused class missed over 10% of the total number of classes. 3 "absents" are allowed before your grade will be affected.