free form jazz?

Question

i really need this to help with my jazz project.

Answer 1

OkiE doke. I took a jazz class at the conservatory and from what I know avant garde (free form) jazz began in the mid 20th century. It's based on the ideas of fluidity, transcendence and boundlessness. Basically, artists felt that the structure of music was too binding in order to express their emotions in their music, so they created a new form of jazz that was free from form, key signature and even time signature. Might be wrong but I think John Coltrane was one of its founders because his style of playing called "modal" jazz was perfect for the abstract nature of avant garde. You might see jazz in the context of its history as starting as very rigid and well-defined (starting with ragtime and peaking during the big band era) and progressing towards more individual freedom in music. Hope I helped. Good luck :D

Answer 2

Answer above me is very good.. but it was developed in the 50's-60's. Ornette Coleman is one name that comes to mind.. Best examples of this form of jazz would be yes, John Coltrane. Usually not a lot of structure to the music. Usually played outside the tonal center.. sometimes loud and aggressive. Sun Ra was a musician I can remember listening to a few years back..