Brazilian jazz, aspects, stylistic contributions (In memoriam Sergio Mendez 1941-2024)

Abstract

Making a concise image referring to the variety and harmonic-melodic-rhythmic functionality of the traditional musical creation of the Brazilian continent is a complex one, considering the multitude of constituent elements, timbral coloration, rhythmic variations or melodic expression, phrasing. However, the artistic contribution of some instrumentalists of Brazilian origin can be highlighted unequivocally, their contribution having a special weight in the realization of the finished product called, creation”, the combination of traditional elements with the characteristic ones of already established styles, leads to the implementation of new ideas, the realization of new musical productions of international resonance. Regardless of the musical genre addressed, finality is important, the phenomenon of musical globalization (in our case) being the essential idea, interaction, compilation and implementation of specific stylistic elements outlining the desired artistic progress. The graphic exhibition in the score of the multitude of constituent elements is easy for the beneficial understanding and deepening of the resulting musical substance, a source of inspiration for a next creative phase, a challenge for all those who face the activity and musical art.