Re: jazz jam- call and response

["Alec Drachman" <alec@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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The most common interplay in jazz is "trading fours". After everyone has =
soloed, when you get to the top of a new chorus, hold up four fingers - =
the hand symbol for trading fours (a lot of cats wiggle the fingers a =
little - so as not to confuse it with a break). Play a four measure =
phrase, then point to the next person to play four measures. You can go =
back and forth with one other player, or you can go around in a circle =
and let everyone in on the act (don't forget the drummer). Lots of fun.

Already mentioned but worth repeating - three great Jazz resources:

1. Jamey Aebersold packages - especially Volume 1, II-V-I, Major and =
Minor, Blues in all Keys, and Maiden Voyage.

2. The "Real Book"

3. Band in a Box software

Have fun.

Alec Drachman
http://www.bluecats.org
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  Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 11:39 PM
  Subject: jazz jam- call and response


  I have the best time (blues, country, rock) when I'm trading licks =
with another player...call and response...he copies me, I copy him.  Or =
imitating unison lines, or harmonizing on an R&B line. Builds excitement =
in the friendly challenge, and the audience responds, too.

  Can I look for that opportunity in a jazz setting, too? How would I =
ask for this sporting interplay?

  Robert Hale
  "the Duke Of Wail"
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