Courtney Pine research questions

1. What is Jazz Fusion – describe the style and how it came about
In addition:
 Who is Miles Davis
 Who are WeatherReport

2. Who is Courtney Pine – what is his musical background?

 What instrument/s does Pine play?
 What other instruments does he like to write for?
 What style of music from Pine’s Caribbean heritage is a major influence on him?
 What features of the pieces point to this style of music?
 Which music styles has he been influenced by the most?
 Which other musicians has he collaborated with?

3. Give an overview of the album Back in the Day

 When was it written
 What were the main stylistic features
 Who else performs on it

4. Give information on the background and context of each of the three songs from the album:
 Inner State of Mind
 Lady Day (and John Coltrane)
 Love and Affection