Formation of individuality of a jazz performer: theoretical and practical aspects

Danylo Vinarikov

The Dnipro Academy of Music, Dnipro.
ORCID ID 0000-0001-5520-4594

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37627/2311-9489-24-2023-2.153-159

Keywords: jazz art, ensemble, conductor, improvisation, jazz harmony, bebop.

Abstract.

The experience of leading musicians and composers played a key role in the formation of jazz art. They invented not only new ways of improvisation, but also new styles, genres, and forms of jazz, created educational institutions, and launched festivals and competitions that helped young jazz performers develop their sound and be competitive. In the twenty-first century, such a specific quality as the individuality of sound is becoming a central feature of individual and collective jazz practices. To achieve it, jazz performers should use previous historical experience, and have certain theoretical knowledge and understanding of the laws of jazz performance. The article proves the necessity of combining theoretical and practical knowledge that should be used by a jazz performer, ensemble leader, or jazz orchestra conductor to develop an individual style of sound and work with a jazz band.

Authors Biography.

Danylo Vinarikov, postgraduate student of the 2nd course, teacher of the department “Musical Art”, The Dnipro Academy of Music; artistic director and conductor of the jazz orchestra, The L. Kogan Dnipro Philharmonic, Dnipro.

danilajmh@gmail.com

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PDF (English).

Published: 2023

Vol 24 No 2 (2023).

Section: APPLIED CULTURAL STUDIES AND CULTURAL PRACTICES.