The form of “Tautology” can be difficult to hear, though, because of the complex melody. Is this piece a 32-bar AABA form? Provide the counter numbers for these sections. How does this gr

Lennie Tristano Quintet, “Tautology” (Lee Konitz), New York, January 11, 1949. Lee Konitz, alto sax (as); Lennie Tristano, piano (p); Billy Bauer, guitar (g); Arnold Fishkin, bass (b); Shelly Manne, drums (d)
Topic 2: There is no introduction to this piece. The melody, or “head,” begins at 00:00 and ends at 00:32. Note: This is a pretty fast tempo–lively, but not blazing. The form of “Tautology” can be difficult to hear, though, because of the complex melody. Is this piece a 32-bar AABA form? Provide the counter numbers for these sections. How does this group arrange the melody? Is it harmonized? What are the general characteristics of this piece that are different from the bebop groups we heard last week? How many choruses is each solo? Now listen to Bauer’s solo from 01:06 to 01:38. Describe Tristano’s comping and the rhythm section during Bauer’s solo.