This study examines the evolution of the improvisational vocabulary utilized by bassist Marc Johnson over the course of his career. Through interviews and musical analysis the study contextualizes Johnson’s musical influences, considers how they shaped his development, and examines his role in the legacy of the stylistic lineage established by Scott LaFaro with the Bill Evans Trio. A survey of literature concerning Johnson, Scott LaFaro and Eddie Gomez is included, as well as a discussion of the impact of apprenticeship on Johnson’s career. The study illuminates aspects of Johnson’s current vocabulary and how he has synthesized influences to create a distinctive vocabulary, not derivative of Scott LaFaro or Eddie Gomez, but incorporating elements of their style in the composition of his own voice.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc849710 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Helsley, Jack |
| Contributors | Seaton, Lynn, Murphy, John P. (John Patrick), Chesky, Kris S. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 55 pages : music, Text |
| Rights | Public, Helsley, Jack, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
| Relation | Recital: November 10, 2014, ark:/67531/metadc948522, Recital: April 1, 2014, ark:/67531/metadc917301, Recital: March 2, 2015, ark:/67531/metadc984033, Lecture recital: March 9, 2016, ark:/67531/metadc1927994 |
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