The Influence of Jazz on the Solo Trumpet Compositions of Eugène Bozza
Description:
This paper investigates the influence of jazz on the nine solo trumpet compositions of the French composer Eugène Bozza (1905-1991). Bozza, like many other French composers in the first half of the 20th century, combines traditional elements of western European art music with innovations of American popular music. While Bozza holds a prominent role as a composer of solo trumpet literature in the mid-20th century, little has been written about the influence of jazz in his works. This paper tra…
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Date:
December 2007
Creator:
Dovel, Jason
Partner:
UNT Libraries