JAZZ AESTHETICS AND UKRAINIAN MELOS: TO THE QUESTION OF THE TRAJECTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND INTERACTION IN CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE PRACTICE

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to investigate the development of jazz aesthetics and its interaction with Ukrainian melos, in particular in the context of contemporary jazz performance in Ukraine. The aim is to examine the evolutionary paths of jazz art as a vibrant musical phenomenon in Ukraine, analyze its interaction with national traditions, and identify specific features of the Ukrainian jazz style.Methodology – the work uses a historical and cultural approach, which allows us to trace the development of jazz music in Ukraine from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Methods of musicological analysis were used to study the main stages of the formation of Ukrainian jazz, as well as a comparative approach to identify the influence of international trends on national music.Scientific novelty – the article systematically studies for the first time the role of jazz in the formation of Ukrainian musical identity, emphasizing the interaction of jazz and Ukrainian folk song elements. The author pays special attention to the influence of historical and social aspects on the development of jazz in Ukraine. The work of Ukrainian jazz musicians, such as Igor Khoma, Serhiy Davydov, and Maryna Yurasova, who managed to combine traditional melodies with jazz innovations, is also studied.Conclusions – The development of jazz in Ukraine is the result of a complex process of interaction of cultural influences. Ukrainian jazz musicians have successfully adapted the musical and stylistic characteristics of jazz art to the national musical tradition, which has contributed to the formation of a unique Ukrainian jazz school. Today, Ukrainian jazz is actively integrating into the international cultural space, while preserving its national identity. The contributions of such artists as Igor Zakus, Natalia Lebedeva, Serhiy Davydov, and Oleksiy Petukhov demonstrate the importance of synthesizing jazz with other genres to enrich Ukraine's musical landscape.