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dc.contributor.advisorNewcomb, Stephen M
dc.contributor.authorForan, Sean D
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-03T03:09:26Z
dc.date.available2021-08-03T03:09:26Z
dc.date.issued2021-07-21
dc.identifier.doi10.25904/1912/4290
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/406510
dc.description.abstractThis project investigates the process of creating new works for two jazz trio ensembles, with a particular emphasis on improvisation with acoustic instruments and technology. Utilising a practice-based research model the project documents and outlines the conceptual basis for the work, reflects on a series of public performances and examines studio recording sessions. By analysing the musical content, use of technology, and the musician’s reflections on their decision making, the overall goal is to articulate the musical potential of improvising with technology in a jazz context. Exploring technology and developing extended techniques towards a hybrid acousticelectronic “group sound” that is distinct but still recognisable as jazz, is a core focus of this research. Specific software, hardware controllers, and audio effects are identified, and an analysis of the ways in which technologies are engaged by each musician is presented. Artistic reference points identify current and historical practice within this area and a range of case studies give context for how the music created here is relevant to contemporary jazz in Australia. The resulting musical output is documented in audio and video formats and includes multiple performer analyses, enabling detailed examination by the reader of how each musician merges improvisation using acoustic instruments and improvisation with technology. Ultimately this research has allowed two professional jazz ensembles to forge new musical pathways, creating expanded practical skills for the author and the musicians involved. This research will be of interest to jazz musicians seeking to broaden their practice through improvisation with technology. Additionally, the project is relevant to any reader/musician engaged with improvisation in contemporary music more broadly.
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherGriffith University
dc.publisher.placeBrisbane
dc.subject.keywordsjazz trio ensemble
dc.subject.keywordsimprovisation
dc.subject.keywordsacoustic instruments
dc.subject.keywordstechnology
dc.titleImprovising with technology in a jazz context through composition, performance and recording
dc.typeGriffith thesis
gro.facultyArts, Education and Law
gro.rights.copyrightThe author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise.
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dc.contributor.otheradvisorFerguson, John R
gro.identifier.gurtID000000020081
gro.thesis.degreelevelThesis (Professional Doctorate)
gro.thesis.degreeprogramDoctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
gro.departmentQueensland Conservatorium
gro.griffith.authorForan, Sean D


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