be bop night in tunisia by dizzy gillespie and charlie parker billie’s bounce by charlie parker ...
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Be Bop
By: Hannah Christensen
General facts 1940-1955
� Swing and Bebop are actually part of the same musical genre. The difference is the fact that Bebop is structurally and emotionally more complex.
� It brings freedom to the rhythm section while emphasizing soloists.
� Improvisation becomes important in this style.
� During the time, Bebop allowed African Americans to express themselves as they shaped the pathway for modern jazz.
In the Music
� Tends to be at fast and upbeat tempos
� Consists of a main theme and an overlying solo that extends over the entire length of the song
� Drummers do more than just keep the rhythm now as they incorporate stylistic touches into music
Musicians
Charlie Parker
Dizzy Gillespie
Max Roach
Ray Brown
Hank Jones
Musicians
� A Night in Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker
https://youtu.be/gfLVVHxk4IM
� Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker
https://youtu.be/S4mRaEzwTYo
� Cherokee by Max Roach and Clifford Brown
https://youtu.be/W9cUWqkHCQ8