Experiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performances

dc.contributor.advisorVermeulen, Dorette
dc.contributor.emailnelmarierabie@gmail.comen_ZA
dc.contributor.postgraduateRabie, Nelmarie
dc.date.accessioned2017-06-27T11:27:09Z
dc.date.available2017-06-27T11:27:09Z
dc.date.created2017-09
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionMini Dissertation (MMus)--University of Pretoria, 2017.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis 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.en_ZA
dc.description.availabilityUnrestricteden_ZA
dc.description.degreeMMusen_ZA
dc.description.departmentMusicen_ZA
dc.description.sponsorshipUP Postgraduate funden_ZA
dc.identifier.citationRabie, 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>en_ZA
dc.identifier.otherS2017
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/61128
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherUniversity of Pretoria
dc.rights© 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.
dc.subjectJazz vocalisten_ZA
dc.subjectJazz pianisten_ZA
dc.subjectJazz duo collaborationen_ZA
dc.subjectJazz performanceen_ZA
dc.subjectGrounding' in jazz performanceen_ZA
dc.subjectUCTD
dc.subject.otherMusic theses SDG-04
dc.subject.otherSDG-04: Quality education
dc.subject.otherMusic theses SDG-05
dc.subject.otherSDG-05: Gender equality
dc.subject.otherMusic theses SDG-10
dc.subject.otherSDG-10: Reduced inequalities
dc.subject.otherMusic theses SDG-16
dc.subject.otherSDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
dc.subject.otherMusic theses SDG-17
dc.subject.otherSDG-17: Partnerships for the goals
dc.titleExperiences of prominent jazz vocalists : exploring the collaboration between vocalist and pianist during performancesen_ZA
dc.typeMini Dissertationen_ZA

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