“A Night in Tunisia”

  • Performed by: Clifford Brown – Written by: Dizzy Gillespie
  • Melody – latin feel (live)
  • Trumpet plays melody throuhgout
  • Trumpet solos through most of song

“Rhythm-A-Ning”

  • Thelonius Monk
  • Interesting piano opening
  • Sax, bass, drums dominate
  • Monk accents with “clusters” on piano

“Boogie Stop Shuffle”

  • Charles Mingus
  • Distingct “shuffle” rhythm
  • Brass section using mutes
  • Fast pace

“Concerto for Billy the Kid” 

  • George Russell 
  • Muted trumpet intro 
  • Latin rhythm
  • Long piano solo = Bill Evans

“Acknowledgement” 

  • John Coltrane – on top w/ tenor sax
  • Continuous bass line throughout

“E.S.P”

  • Miles Davis Quintet 
  • Fast tempo –> consistent cymbal pattern