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Theoretical Constructs of Jazz Improvisation Performance
Charles D. Tumlinson
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop and test systematically a theoretical model that delineated the constructs and subsumed variables of jazz improvisation performance. The specific research questions were; what specific performance variables are related to single line jazz solo improvisation performance? and; what is the most cogent groupings of variables into underlying constructs which characterize single line jazz solo improvisation performances for all performers, student performers, and professional performers? The development of constructs took place in two phases: (1) The development of theoretical constructs based on an analysis of the content of the literature, and (2) testing of the theoretical model. Thirty-three variables were identified from a list of 266 variables collected from fourteen different sources. These variables were grouped into