Modal jazz

Modal jazz is jazz played using musical modes rather than chord progressions.

Compositions

Miles Davis recorded one of the best selling jazz albums of all time in this modal framework. Kind of Blue is an exploration into the possibilities of modal jazz. Included on the songs from these recordings is the tenor horn of John Coltrane who, with, Giant Steps, would begin to explore the possibilities of modal improvisation. This record is considered a kind of test album in many conservatories focusing on jazz improvisation. The compositions "So What" and "All Blues" from Kind of Blue and "Cousin Mary" and "Naima" from the album Giant Steps are considered contemporary jazz standards.

Related Topics:
Kind of Blue - Giant Steps - Jazz standard

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