A study of Bill Frisell through Paul Motian's On Broadway recordings

This study examines Bill Frisell’s work through an analysis of his improvised solos on Paul Motian’s albums On Broadway Volumes 1, 2, 3, Bill Evans, and Monk in Motian while simultaneously examining Frisell’s guitar technique and his musical influences. The analysis of his solos on Motian’s album draw from a selection of twenty transcriptions with a focus on five elements: 1) Controlled Dissonance, 2) Syncopation, 3) Melody, Sequencing and Cells, 4) Note Bends, and 5) Dyads of Sixths and Thirds. The technique and influence sections are based on several interviews and articles about Frisell, as well as additional transcribed material from recordings throughout his career.

Name thesis:degree_name

A.Mus.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Music

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2017

Author dc:creator

• Lewis, Travis Rex

Contributors dc:contributor

• Gray, Lawrence
• McNeill, Charles
• Spencer, Joel
• Tharp, Reynold

• Bill Frisell
• Paul Motian
• Jazz Guitar
• Joe Lovano
• On Broadway
• Monk in Motian
• Jazz

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2016 Travis Lewis

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/95343

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/95343