Charlie Parker uses 64 bar AABA; whereas, Jelly Roll Morton uses 12 bar blues form. Parker plays at a very fast tempo, and also the rhythm in the tune is very driving and energetic. We can also hear some syncopation. On the other hand, “Dead Man 's Blues” by Jelly Roll Morton has more slow-moderate tempo. Even thought there is an obvious syncopation in the tune, rhythm is not as intence as it is in “Koko”. There are no doubts that Parker’s “Koko” is fully instrumental. In my opinion, tune has a polyphonic tone. The tune has playful, cheerful mood and a bit raspy texture. Morton 's “Dead Man 's Blues” has a small introduction part with talking, but overall the tune is instrumental. The tune has a very ironic mood, and a clear, bright
Charlie Parker uses 64 bar AABA; whereas, Jelly Roll Morton uses 12 bar blues form. Parker plays at a very fast tempo, and also the rhythm in the tune is very driving and energetic. We can also hear some syncopation. On the other hand, “Dead Man 's Blues” by Jelly Roll Morton has more slow-moderate tempo. Even thought there is an obvious syncopation in the tune, rhythm is not as intence as it is in “Koko”. There are no doubts that Parker’s “Koko” is fully instrumental. In my opinion, tune has a polyphonic tone. The tune has playful, cheerful mood and a bit raspy texture. Morton 's “Dead Man 's Blues” has a small introduction part with talking, but overall the tune is instrumental. The tune has a very ironic mood, and a clear, bright