MUSIC 0711 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Mary Lou Williams, Kenny Clarke, Max Roach
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Style of jazz that ensured that musicians practiced. Only sure wfay to greatness is through practice and hard work nathan davis. Mary lou williams piano and mentor. Name given to the music played in and around new york during the early 1940s. Charlie parker was from kansas city 1939 left midwest and went to nyc. Started as a quiet revolution of big bands in the late 30s. Kenny clarke revolutionized drumming changed main emphasis of keeping time from high hat to large round cymbal: also known for playing strong accents with foot pedals to emphasize the beat. Buzzy charlie parker; played by kenny clarke (drums) evolution of crash cymbal in kansas city: in burlesque theater emphasize movements of strippers. Mintons playhouse: manager and owner of club were ex bandleaders, deep appreciation for good music, no business decisions that would interfere with the music.
