Analysis of jazz: a comprehensive approach

Preface

Jazz

The work of jazz

Basic notions

Structuring a work of jazz

Analytical parameters

Harmony 1 - general points

Harmony 2 - harmonic situations: tonality

Harmony 3 - harmonic situations: blues, modality, non-functionality

Rhythm

Form, sound, melody

Analysis

History, theory

Transcription

Procedures 1: analyzing an improvised solo

Procedures 2: theories and methods applied to the analysis of a work of jazz

Interpretations

Conclusion: towards a musical history of jazz.