BIOL 1001 Chapter : Biology Chapter 8 Part 2
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Concerto for cootie was written for cootie williams. Revolutionized the technical approach to the double bass. Beaten to death by a bouncer (luc havan) in a south florida nightclub. He was a troubled genius who had lots of drugs and health problems . In gerry mulligan quartet had no piano, no harmonic instrument. Counterpoint/contrapuntal relationship between 2 or more voices that are. Success hampered by drug addiction and was eventually imprisoned in the independent in contour and rhythm, and interdependent in harmony. Lost 2 fingers in fire accident and had to compensate with new technique. Was featured in the album kind of blue by miles davis and was also in. Used loud intrusions and epitomized the loosening of jazz drumming styles. Addiction to drugs and alcohol disrupted his career. After charlie parker, he is the most influential sax player. Believed in a universal musical structure which transcended ethnic song that celebrates him overcoming his addictions distinctions (musica universalis)
