jazzman
Improvising horn blower
A jazzman is a male jazz musician, especially one who plays in a band or combo.
The term evokes the classic era of jazz clubs and improvisation: The old jazzman had played every dive in New Orleans.
It carries a hint of reverence for the craft and lifestyle of jazz performance.
One who plays brass
- saxophonistOne who plays woodwind
- pianistOne who plays piano
- bassistDeep-string instrumentalist
- drummerOne who keeps rhythm
guitarist · vocalist · bandleader · composer · arranger · virtuoso · sideman · soloist
Fast, complex jazz style
- ragtimeSyncopated piano genre
- speakeasyIllicit liquor establishment
- lindy hopHarlem-born swing dance style
- scatImprovised vocal jazz
prohibition · roaring twenties · savoy · jitterbug · dancehall · bandstand · ballroom · jive
Single-performer pieces
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
- scattingImprovised nonsense singing
- licksTongue strokes
- riffsRepeated melodic figures
ad-libbing · spontaneity · creativity · innovation · expression · phrasing · cadence · dynamics
Aggressively alternative person
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
debonair · effortless · chill · smooth · nightlife · lounge · nocturnal · smoky
Mournful American music genre
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- emotiveArousing strong feelings
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
melancholy · gospel · soul · ballad · lyrical · moody · fervor · bluesy
trumpeter
One who plays brass
- saxophonistOne who plays woodwind
- pianistOne who plays piano
- bassistDeep-string instrumentalist
drummer · guitarist · vocalist · bandleader · composer · arranger · virtuoso · sideman · soloist · ensemble
bebop
Fast, complex jazz style
- ragtimeSyncopated piano genre
- speakeasyIllicit liquor establishment
- lindy hopHarlem-born swing dance style
scat · prohibition · roaring twenties · savoy · jitterbug · dancehall · bandstand · ballroom · jive · cutting contest
solos
Single-performer pieces
riffs · ad-libbing · spontaneity · creativity · innovation · expression · phrasing · cadence · dynamics · counterpoint
hipster
Aggressively alternative person
sophisticated · debonair · effortless · chill · smooth · nightlife · lounge · nocturnal · smoky · speakeasy
blues
Mournful American music genre
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- emotiveArousing strong feelings
- heartfeltDeeply and sincerely meant
passionate · melancholy · gospel · soul · ballad · lyrical · moody · fervor · bluesy · wailing
jazzmanopera singer
Dramatic vocal stage performer
folk musician · concert pianist · concert violinist · pop star · pop artist
jazzmansession musician
Hired studio performer
accompanist · studio musician · sight-reader · karaoke singer