[Dixielandjazz] 6th Chords

[Stephen G Barbone]

On Apr 10, 2012, at 6:34 PM, Bill Haesler wrote:

> Allan Brown wrote:
>> You're right Steve, that was a treat.
>
>>> For a harmonic treat, listen to Monk's Misterioso, circa 1957.
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb5G3cHObXo
>
> Dear Allan,
> I agree.
> An excellent musical example that even I could understand.
> *>)
> Very kind regards,
> Bill.

Dear Bill:

When I play a blues, like say Tin Roof, in my improv, I will often go  
from the root to the 6th, and then to a flatted 5th. For the sound,  
just sing or whistle the 3 notes in the melody of "Bali Hai"after the  
opening measures, from South Pacific and there they are. Was Oscar  
Hammerstein listening to Monk, or Monk to Hammerstein? Or were they  
both listening to Oriental music?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6byUi_ibGw

Listen where Bloody Mary sings "Any Night Any Day'  at 3 Min 50  
seconds, etc.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband