An Analysis of Jazz Composition: Waltz For Nile

Authors

  • Teerawat Tunboot Conservatory of Music, Rangsit University

Keywords:

Waltz For Nile, Contrafact, Black Nile, Jazz Composition

Abstract

This creative article focusing on analysis of jazz compositions Waltz For Nile a contrafact from Black Nile, the original composition of Wayne Shorter. To create the different of color and feel from Black Nile, the composer change time signature to 3/4, perform in jazz waltz style, change song form to A B A’, reharmonization, adding measure, tempo changes and switch time signature to 4/4 on saxophone ad lib part.

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Published

25.01.2022

How to Cite

Tunboot, Teerawat. 2022. “An Analysis of Jazz Composition: Waltz For Nile”. Rangsit Music Journal 17 (1):74-87. https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rmj/article/view/251691.

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บทความวิจัย | Research Article