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Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances
Mini Dissertation (MMus)--University of Pretoria, 2017.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/61128 Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances Vermeulen, Dorette nelmarierabie@gmail.com Rabie, Nelmarie Jazz vocalist Jazz pianist Jazz duo collaboration Jazz performance Grounding' in jazz performance UCTD Music theses SDG-04 SDG-04: Quality education Music theses SDG-05 SDG-05: Gender equality Music theses SDG-10 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Music theses SDG-16 SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Music theses SDG-17 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Mini Dissertation (MMus)--University of Pretoria, 2017. This study explored the experiences of prominent jazz vocalists regarding the collaboration between the vocalist and pianist during duo performances. The work relationship between a jazz vocalist and accompanist is a unique phenomenon due to the improvisatory and collaborative nature of jazz. Effective co-performer interaction and communication are two essential components within an improvisational music setting. A spirit of spontaneity ir required in order for improvisation and interpretation to take place in real-time and on stage; aspects which cannot be duplicated or replicated during rehearsals. A qualitative research approach was employed by means of a collective case study, exploring the views and experiences of three prominent South African and three international jazz vocalists. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews. Furthermore, artefacts including audio and audio-visual recordings of each of these performers were studied to ascertain aspects of the vocal-piano collaboration. Thematic data analysis presented four main themes: (1) individuality; (2) interactive relationships; (3) musicianship; and (4) the present moment. The findings revealed that the roles of both partners within the vocal-piano duo collaboration are evenly distributed, yet have distinctive functions. Each new performance between the same vocal-piano duo is an innovative execution, a skilful and artistic equilibrium. It embodies a companionship playing out on stage in view of an audience, yet with the subtle sharing of musical messages. UP Postgraduate fund ae2025 Music MMus Unrestricted SDG-04: Quality education SDG-05: Gender equality SDG-10: Reduced inequalities SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals 2017-06-27T11:27:09Z 2017-06-27T11:27:09Z 2017-09 2017 Mini Dissertation Rabie, N 2017, Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances, MMus Mini Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61128> S2017 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61128 en © 2017 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Jazz vocalist Jazz pianist Jazz duo collaboration Jazz performance Grounding' in jazz performance UCTD Music theses SDG-04 SDG-04: Quality education Music theses SDG-05 SDG-05: Gender equality Music theses SDG-10 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Music theses SDG-16 SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Music theses SDG-17 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances |
| title | Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances |
| title_full | Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances |
| title_fullStr | Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances |
| title_short | Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances |
| title_sort | experiences of prominent jazz vocalists exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances |
| topic | Jazz vocalist Jazz pianist Jazz duo collaboration Jazz performance Grounding' in jazz performance UCTD Music theses SDG-04 SDG-04: Quality education Music theses SDG-05 SDG-05: Gender equality Music theses SDG-10 SDG-10: Reduced inequalities Music theses SDG-16 SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions Music theses SDG-17 SDG-17: Partnerships for the goals |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61128 |