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Instruments of the Jazz Band
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Instruments of the Jazz Band
The Wind Section
Saxophone:
-In a typical jazz band they play the melody and counter melodies.
-They sometimes add "hits" and "color" to the rhythm section.
-Used as a lead instrument in small group ensembles.
Trumpet:
Candy Dulfer performing "Lily was Here"
-In a typical jazz band they add "hits" and "color" to the rhythm section.
-Sometimes they take the lead.
-Used as a lead instrument in small group ensembles.
Miles Davis performing "So What"
Trombone:
-In a typical jazz band they join the trumpet section to add "hits" and "color" to the rhythm section.
-Sometimes they take the lead.
-Used as a lead instrument in small group ensembles.
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra perform "Opus One"
Piano:
Guitar:
-Accents the rhythm section when needed.
-Along with the bass and the drums is the foundation of the jazz band.
-Can make up the rhythm section on its own.
-Can be also used as a solo jazz instrument creating chords, melody, and rhythm.
-Is not always part of the jazz band.
-Can be used to replace the piano.
-When added to the jazz band, adds a "sprinkle" of something new and different.
-Along with the bass, drums, and piano, it is a part of the rhythm section.
-Like the piano, the guitar can be used as the complete rhythm section, of as a solo instrument.
Bireli Lagrene performing at the Vienna Jazz Festival, 2002
The Thelonious Monk Quartet performs "Round Midnight"
Bass:
-The time keeper of the jazz band.
-Along with the drums and piano, makes up the foundation of the jazz band.
Drums:
Esperanza Spalding performing "What a Wonderful World"
-Keeps the band moving.
-Along with the bass and the piano makes up the foundation of the jazz band.