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Applying the compositional techniques of Duke Ellington and Gil Evans (2025)

Paul Kiernan
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This exposition presents an analysis of Duke Ellington's "Concerto for Cootie" and Gil Evans' "Miles Ahead," identifying key stylistic characteristics of each composer through the application of Jan LaRue's 'Guidelines for Style Analysis.' Following this analytical phase, the identified techniques were employed to create novel arrangements. Specifically, Evans's established techniques were applied to the melodic material of "Concerto for Cootie," and conversely, Ellington's arranging characteristics were utilised to reimagine the melody of "Miles Ahead." This practical application demonstrates the distinct approaches of each composer and highlights the potential for creative reinterpretation across stylistic boundaries.
typeresearch exposition
date21/01/2025
published26/06/2025
last modified26/06/2025
statuslimited publication
copyrightPaul Kiernan
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languageEnglish
urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/3351695/3351696
published inRoyal Irish Academy of Music
portal issue2. Summer 2025


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nameConcerto for Cootie (Gil Evans Inspired)
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nameConcerto for Cootie Chord Analysis - Full Score
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nameMiles Ahead Chord Analysis - Full Score
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nameDuke's Ahead - Full Score
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nameConcerto for Cootie arr. Paul Kiernan - Full Score
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nameDuke-Ellington
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nameGil Evans
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nameAcknowledgments
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nameBibliography
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nameMiles Ahead arr PK Mix
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name1. Introduction-1
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name2. Duke Ellington - Analysis
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name3. Gil Evans - Analysis
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name4. Miles Ahead (in the style of Duke Ellington)
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name5. Concerto for Cootie (in the style of Gil Evans)
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name6. Conclusion
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nameLiterary Review
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