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The Unique Perspective
of Drummers in the
Art of Composition
The Culminating Experience of Connor Kent
Berklee Global Jazz Institute 2019
Introduction
3
Performers:
Aaron Dutton: Alto/Soprano Saxophone
Luke Norris: Tenor Saxophone
Alonzo Demetrius: Trumpet
Noe Zagroun: Piano
Ben Jephta: Double Bass
Connor Kent: Drums and Percussion
20 Digits
Inspired by John Hollenbeck and Paul Motian
◈ Composition based on numbers (non-judgement)
4
7
6
1
9
6
3
0
5
2
5
3
4
6
5
3
3
6
7
7
20 Digits
Inspired by John Hollenbeck and Paul Motian
◈ Pulse change, “rhythmic reharmonization”
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
20 Digits
Inspired by John Hollenbeck and Paul Motian
◈ Use of rubato, free interpretation of melody
4
7
1
6
9
4
6
6
5
3
0
3
5
3
2
5
3
6
7
7
Crunch
Inspired by Bill Stewart and Eric Harland
◈ Familiar harmony, simple melody
◈ Odd phrasing
◈ “Zero Gravity”-inspired approach
Untitled
Inspired by Ari Hoenig, Ralph Peterson Jr. and Jeff “Tain” Watts
◈ Afro-Cuban styles mixed with swing
“Descarga Cachao” vamp
Untitled
Inspired by Ari Hoenig, Ralph Peterson Jr. and Jeff “Tain” Watts
◈ Odd phrasing and metric modulation
Untitled
Inspired by Ari Hoenig, Ralph Peterson Jr. and Jeff “Tain” Watts
◈ Melody came from voice memo recording
5 Over 9
Inspired by John Hollenbeck
◈ Piece inspired by 5:9 polyrhythm
5 Over 9
Inspired by John Hollenbeck
◈ Applied new harmonic concepts
⬥ (add2) and (add4) harmony
◈ Focused on orchestration (roles and registers)
Future
Goals
18
Thank you
Performers:
Berklee Global Jazz:
Aaron Dutton: Alto/Soprano
Saxophone
Danilo Perez: Artistic Director
Luke Norris: Tenor Saxophone
Marco Pignataro: Managing
Director
Alonzo Demetrius: Trumpet
Chase Morrin: Advisor
Noe Zagroun: Piano
Terri Lyne Carrington:
Committe member
Ben Jephta: Double Bass
Production:
Liz Teutsch: Engineer
Nerya Zidon: Producer
Bruno Raberg: Composition
Professor
Thanks to my family, friends,
classmates, and teachers for your
continued support and encouragement
of Drummers in the
Art of Composition
The Culminating Experience of Connor Kent
Berklee Global Jazz Institute 2019
Introduction
3
Performers:
Aaron Dutton: Alto/Soprano Saxophone
Luke Norris: Tenor Saxophone
Alonzo Demetrius: Trumpet
Noe Zagroun: Piano
Ben Jephta: Double Bass
Connor Kent: Drums and Percussion
20 Digits
Inspired by John Hollenbeck and Paul Motian
◈ Composition based on numbers (non-judgement)
4
7
6
1
9
6
3
0
5
2
5
3
4
6
5
3
3
6
7
7
20 Digits
Inspired by John Hollenbeck and Paul Motian
◈ Pulse change, “rhythmic reharmonization”
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
20 Digits
Inspired by John Hollenbeck and Paul Motian
◈ Use of rubato, free interpretation of melody
4
7
1
6
9
4
6
6
5
3
0
3
5
3
2
5
3
6
7
7
Crunch
Inspired by Bill Stewart and Eric Harland
◈ Familiar harmony, simple melody
◈ Odd phrasing
◈ “Zero Gravity”-inspired approach
Untitled
Inspired by Ari Hoenig, Ralph Peterson Jr. and Jeff “Tain” Watts
◈ Afro-Cuban styles mixed with swing
“Descarga Cachao” vamp
Untitled
Inspired by Ari Hoenig, Ralph Peterson Jr. and Jeff “Tain” Watts
◈ Odd phrasing and metric modulation
Untitled
Inspired by Ari Hoenig, Ralph Peterson Jr. and Jeff “Tain” Watts
◈ Melody came from voice memo recording
5 Over 9
Inspired by John Hollenbeck
◈ Piece inspired by 5:9 polyrhythm
5 Over 9
Inspired by John Hollenbeck
◈ Applied new harmonic concepts
⬥ (add2) and (add4) harmony
◈ Focused on orchestration (roles and registers)
Future
Goals
18
Thank you
Performers:
Berklee Global Jazz:
Aaron Dutton: Alto/Soprano
Saxophone
Danilo Perez: Artistic Director
Luke Norris: Tenor Saxophone
Marco Pignataro: Managing
Director
Alonzo Demetrius: Trumpet
Chase Morrin: Advisor
Noe Zagroun: Piano
Terri Lyne Carrington:
Committe member
Ben Jephta: Double Bass
Production:
Liz Teutsch: Engineer
Nerya Zidon: Producer
Bruno Raberg: Composition
Professor
Thanks to my family, friends,
classmates, and teachers for your
continued support and encouragement
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