All Blues

Question 1

When was All Blues released

Answer 1

1959

Question 2

Give four rhythm points for All Blues

Answer 2

1. Swung rhythm (drums)
2. Compound metre
3. Use of grace notes
4. Rhythmic displacment to make the most of short medolic riffs

Question 3

Give 4 Harmony/Tonality points for All blues

Answer 3

1. Use of extended and altered chords
2. Mixolydian modal
3. Slow harmonic motion in 6/4
4. Some chromaticism

Question 4

Give four texture points for All Blues

Answer 4

1. Starts with one drum section played with brushes, bass and piano
2. Texture builds up as more instruments are added
3. Sax enters with chordal riff followed by trumpet head
4. After head solo sections with 1 instrument and rhythm section

Question 5

What is the chord sequence for All Blues

Answer 5

12 Bar Blues
G7 G7 G7 G7
Gm7 Gm7 G7 G7
D7#9 Eb7#9 G7 G7

Question 6

Describe the change of drums in All Blues

Answer 6

In the intro the drums play hi hat with brushes
Changes to ride with sticks in the head
Swung rhythm on drums

Question 7

What is the order of solos in All Blues

Answer 7

Intro 1
Head 2
Muted Trumpet 4
Alto Sax 4
Tenor Sax 4
Piano 2
Head 2
Coda 1

Question 8

Give four melody points for All Blues

Answer 8

1. Head is slow and conjunct (moves by steps)
2. The melodies are based on modes, blues scales and brocken chords
3. Short melodic motifs explored, entire piece improvised
4. Solos are melodicy more freerer