Henderson, Alan E.2016-09-212016-09-212013-11http://hdl.handle.net/10315/32365In this thesis the author distills a sub-genre of 21st century Jazz music through a collection of five compositions. The author's compositions are based upon relevant techniques and materials found in Pop, Rock, and Jazz music between the years of 1970-2012. Focus is given to the author's compositions.Author owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.Electronic Thesis or Dissertationjazzpoprockmusic21st century