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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>This thread is running out of steam, but none the
less here is my final 2 cents worth.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Prior to the modern jazz era (post 1960 give or
take) the solo line uses a combination of chords running, scale construction,
and blues inflections. Sometimes the solo is related to the melody, sometimes
not. But if you consider the solo line, without reference to the chords, you can
clearly see, and hear the harmonic progression. The degree of
sophistication displayed adds greatly to the enjoyment of the solo for both the
listeners and the musicians accompanying. When I hear musicians who only play by
ear, often times the harmonic impression is a bland wash. Genius
exempted.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Basin Street and the high d</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Of course this works the d is the 3rd of the 1st
chord, root of the 2nd, 5th of the 3rd, 9th of the 4th, 13th of the 5th, 3rd,
flat9, 9th, 13th etc. People enjoy hearing these harmonic relationships, even if
they can't tell quarter note from a wine bottle.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Big supporter of jazz education, 'cause I paid a
lot for mine.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David Story</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>