• Blues for Alice and Red Rodney

  • Sep 25 2024
  • Length: 20 mins
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Blues for Alice and Red Rodney

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  • 40- “Blues for Alice” and Red Rodney

    Standards Rating 7 Difficulty Rating 6

    Charlie Parker's "Blues for Alice" is a landmark bebop composition that reimagines the 12-bar blues with angular melodies and intricate syncopation. Parker introduces harmonic complexity by incorporating II-V progressions and other substitutions, creating a sophisticated yet grounded piece. Trumpeter Red Rodney, often underappreciated, made his mark on Parker’s original 1951 recording, solidifying his place in bebop history. Despite battling addiction, which disrupted his career, Rodney displayed remarkable skill and adaptability, returning to the jazz scene in his later years. His later performances of "Blues for Alice" and other standards reflected his enduring mastery of the bebop style.

    Curated Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bla6DuepTMq3kdzUlXTy7?si=2jjeQR9SSP6HMcUeaoba5w

    Charlie Parker https://youtu.be/G7USMqAH8qk?si=0KdAcMrBRAfpsmop

    Red Rodney https://youtu.be/fxj_CunPkww?si=_mdJwJfXY50MxU34
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