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Scott Joplin
Ragtime jazz, Maple Leaf Rag and Solace. For solo piano, heavy use of syncopation, striding left hand
Duke Ellington
Big band jazz, Take the A Train and In a Sentimental Mood. Complex harmonies, shout choruses and improvised solos, for big bands
Charlie Parker
Bebop, Au Privave and Confirmation. Athletic, upbeat and sporty, smaller band (4-6), lots of improvisation
Miles Davis
Modal jazz, So What and All Blues. Simple harmony, small band, clear tonal centre and explores them over many bars
John Coltrane
Pushing boundaries, Giant Steps and A Love Supreme - Acknowledgement. unclear tonal centre (long improv based on tension), free jazz begins, pushing harmonies to the limit
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