AN ANALYSIS IN WALKING BASS LINE IN JAZZ MUSIC OF

GARY PEACOCK

YOSAWEE THONGPAE

A GRADUATE RECITAL DOCUMENT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL

FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS (MUSIC)

FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES

MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY

2011

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Fac. of Grad. Studies, Mahidol Univ. Graduate Recital Document / iv

AN ANALYSIS OF THE WALKING BASS LINE IN THE JAZZ MUSIC OF GARY PEACOCK

YOSAWEE THONGPAE 5137776 MSMS/M

M.A. (MUSIC)

GRADUATE RECITAL DOCUMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: PAUL CESARCZYK, D.M.A,

CHRISTOPHER SCHAUB, D.M.

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this Graduate Recital was to study the walking bass line improvisation based on

standard jazz songs performed by Gary Peacock. Peacock is a legendary bassist in the Post-Bop style

who played in one of the most important acoustic trio groups in jazz history, the Keith Jarrett Trio. This

study was done through the analysis of Gary Peacock’s walking bass lines as well as by examining

major influences in his playing. This study was made using the following music:

1. Autumn Leaves composed by Joseph Kosma from the album Live in Tokyo’ 96

2. It Could Happen To You composed by Jimmy Van Heusen from the album Live in

Tokyo’ 96

3. Billie’s Bounce composed by Charles Parker from the album Still Live

4. Bye Bye Blackbird composed by Ray Henderson from the album At The Deer Head Inn

5. All The Things You Are composed by Jerome Kern from the album Standard I

The analysis of these selections showed that Peacock’s walking bass line was developed

from several key musical features including the chromatic approach, rhythmic displacement, be-bop

scales, fifth relationships, and the use of soloing elements in the walking bass line style. This research

can be a guideline for improving the walking bass line method of students through an enhanced

understanding of the Gary Peacock walking bass line. It should also be noted that one of the main

factors that influenced the walking bass line of Gary Peacock was his experience in playing with many

great jazz artists and the longevity of his career in the jazz world. The researcher used knowledge from

studying the Gary Peacock bass line and also performance ideas from the Keith Jarrett trio as concepts

for this graduate recital.

The graduate recital was given at the Music Auditorium, College of Music, Mahidol

University, on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. The program consisted of 7 songs :

1. Autumn Leaves composed by Joseph Kosma 2. My Funny Valentine composed by Richard Rodgers 3. On Green Dolphin Street composed by Bronislaw Kaper 4. Please, Walk Away composed by Yosawee Thongpae 5. When I Fall In Love composed by Victor Young 6. Billie1s Bounce composed by Charlie Parker 7. Something Happened composed by Yosawee Thongpae

The concert lasted approximately 90 minutes without intermission.

KEY WORDS: THE WALKING BASS LINE OF GARY PEACOCK

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