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An Assessment of the Role of James ”Jimmy” Blanton in the Development of Jazz Bass (open access)

An Assessment of the Role of James ”Jimmy” Blanton in the Development of Jazz Bass

This paper evaluates the musical contributions of Jimmy Blanton to the history of jazz bass playing. Rex O. Bozarth investigates the development of the jazz bass throughout the twentieth century, the influences that impacted Blanton's style, and the musical innovations the performer introduced.
Date: December 1981
Creator: Bozarth, Rex O.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Vocal-Piano Relationship in Robert Schumann’s Music (open access)

The Vocal-Piano Relationship in Robert Schumann’s Music

This paper highlights the relationship between the vocal and piano music created by composer Robert Schumann. Christina Finch provides an analysis of songful and literary allusion in his piano music and pianistic and instrumental allusion in his songs to draw a prominent connection.
Date: August 1981
Creator: Finch, Christina
System: The UNT Digital Library