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Date of Award

Spring 2023

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Department or Program Affiliation

Music Performance

Degree Name

Master of Music (MMus)

First Advisor

Roulet, Patrick

Second Advisor

Woods, Kevin, 1979-

Third Advisor

Williamson, Greg (Drummer)

Abstract

This thesis is an exploration of some important jazz drummers throughout the last century through recordings. Jazz music has evolved in many ways since its inception, one way being the sound and style of drumming. Technological and mechanical advances also contributed to the evolution of jazz. Part of my research included listening to jazz recordings from the (1930’s) to the (2010’s), and something that interested me was the different gear and sounds out of the drumset that changes with eras of jazz. Each era presented its own unique sound.

Type

Text

Keywords

Jazz Drumming

Publisher

Western Washington University

OCLC Number

1382589773

Subject – LCSH

Drum--Performance; Drummers (Musicians); Drum set; Drum--History; Jazz--History and criticism

Format

application/pdf

Genre/Form

masters theses

Language

English

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

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