I. Course Introduction
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Quincy Jones
Abbey Lincoln
Parker Quartet
Wes Montgomery
Armstrong Hot Five
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A. Description
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an introduction to the history of jazz and its contribution to and reflection of American culture in the 20th and 21st centuries
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a survey of the evolution of jazz styles from its inception to the present, contributions of important performers and composers, and musical techniques involved in the creation and performance of jazz
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B. Requirements – Students are required to:
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attend class lecture/discussions
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listen to jazz recordings
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read assigned material (student handouts and/or the web site)
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keep an organized notebook of handouts and class notes
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take several quizzes (multiple choice, short answer,true-false, matching, and/or essay5)
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C. General Syllabus
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sounds and instruments associated with jazz
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Jazz’s Roots, New Orleans, Ragtime, and Dixieland (1900-1930)
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Big Band Swing (1930s)
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Cool and Hard Bop (1950s)
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Avant Garde/Free Jazz; Fusion (1960 - 1990)
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Jazz Today; Jazz Tomorrow (1990 - 2024 +)
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Video Clips
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