Concert Review Papers

REVIEW PAPERS:

All papers must be written in clear prose, including complete sentences with correct spelling and punctuation. Papers must be at least two pages, double-spaced, using a maximum font size of 10 points (or Times New Roman 12 pt.). All papers must be submitted by the beginning of class on the due date, or a grade of "F" will be given for the assignment. Spelling and grammatical errors will adversely affect the grade.

Live Performance Review The subject of this review will be a live jazz performance which you have attended this semester. Eligible performances would include nightclub appearances as well as formal concerts. The performance must be that of a jazz artist or group. Performances by blues bands or other jazz-related, but not actually jazz groups are not eligible subjects for this paper. If in doubt as to the appropriateness/eligibility of a given performance, please consult your instructor.

Information concerning live jazz performances can be found at:

http://www.All-Star.TVl

http://www.LAJazz.com

http://www.metromix.com

http://www.jazzreview.com/article/review-4902.html - 28k

General Information:

The Live Performance Review should be a minimum of two pages, thoroughly proofread, treating a live jazz performance as described above. Be sure to describe the music in terms of the categories and musical techniques outlined in the course content In addition to whatever you feel is significant to report about your experience, you must also provide:

Name of leader or ensemble

Names of sidemen/group members and their instruments

Name of performance venue

Type of venue (nightclub, concert hall, arena, outdoor stage, etc.)

Date and time of the performance

Number of sets (shows) you heard

Your subjective impression of the venue and audience

For at least one composition/song you heard:

Title (if identified and/or recognized)

Composer (if identified or otherwise known)

Form of the piece

Style (New Orleans, swing, bebop, hard bop, free/avant-garde, fusion, etc.)

Tempo

Type of rhythm (straight or swing eighth notes, rhythm section accompaniment)

Identify soloists by name and instrument in the order they solo.

For this selection, describe the presence/use of any three of the following (at least one paragraph per characteristic).

improvisation

syncopation

harmony

characteristic (or non-characteristic) jazz instrumentation

role of percussion

timbral variation and coloration

repetition of brief patterns (riffs, ostinati, etc.)

polyrhythm

ornamentation

blue notes

call-and-response

Relate your subjective impression of the performance.

Please remember that your paper must consist of complete sentences and paragraphs. A simple list of information is insufficient.