Some of these have been based around other jazz players - trying to emulate their styles and find out what exactly makes their style their styles. This idea may work, but needs more thought. I have to look at each idea and think critically about it. My thoughts about this idea: what exactly would the academic purpose be? People emulate styles of their favourite artists all the time - many just do it for a hobby. Why would this idea be worthy of an honours project?
The concept of reharmonisation interests me. If you listen to any recording of any jazz standard by a well known jazz pianist like Bill Evans, for example, you would be forgiven if you didn't realise what tune they're playing until a few minutes in when you can just make out parts of the head (or melody) of the tune. what is it each artist does and why does he do it?
Finding out how other jazz artists reharmonize standards into their own style would be good, but again, what would the academic purpose be?
I need to look into each idea with more depth.
Another problem I'm having is coming up with a question. I'm led to believe that we need to have some sort of research question or statement. How would I word a project like that I mentioned above in question form?
I've a lot to think about and a lot of ideas to develop. I'll make another post soon mentioning briefly every idea I've had up to this point. Perhaps seeing them written down will help me develop them better.
J
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