An Analysis Of Five Compositions Representing The Fusion Of Jazz, World, and Latin American Rhythms

Authors

Hector D. Neciosup, Florida International UniversityFollow

Document Type

Thesis

Major/Program

Music

First Advisor's Name

Gary Campbell

First Advisor's Committee Title

Committee Chair

Second Advisor's Name

Mike Orta

Third Advisor's Name

Karen Fuller

Keywords

Compositions, Fusion, Jazz, World, Latin, American, Rhythms

Date of Defense

2-4-2011

Abstract

The purpose of this Thesis Recital, documented on the accompanying compact disc, was to merge the influences of American Jazz, World Music, and Latin American idioms into a program of five original arrangements for six-piece band. Each arrangement combines a modern approach to jazz harmony and melody with world percussion rhythms and instruments. Rhythms from different parts of the world are integrated, creating a special, completely innovative blend. The instrumentation I have chosen—together with the stylistic contributions of the individual performers— create a sound, and timbre that combines influences from Rock, Jazz, Latin, and World music. The instrumentation consists of electric guitar, trumpet, piano/keyboard, electric/acoustic bass, percussion, and drums/percussion. The following pages will analyze each piece, with special attention to the mixture of musical elements that create this unique style of arranging, composition, and performance. An appendix provides scores of my five arrangements.

Identifier

FI11041502

Recommended Citation

Neciosup, Hector D., "An Analysis Of Five Compositions Representing The Fusion Of Jazz, World, and Latin American Rhythms" (2011). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 341.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/341