MUS 0011. Introduction and History of Jazz
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Introduction to the history of jazz from traditional European, African and Latin origins to various contemporary and fusion styles. Contributions of great jazz artists studied. Focus placed on developing critical skills applicable to listening to jazz arrangements and improvisation. (CSU, UC)
MUS 0011 - Introduction and History of Jazz
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Introduction to the history of jazz from traditional European, African and Latin origins to various contemporary and fusion styles. Contributions of great jazz artists studied. Focus placed on developing critical skills applicable to listening to jazz arrangements and improvisation. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate the socio-economic factors that helped contribute to the creation and development of jazz in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. Analyze the influence of social, political, and ethnic issues on Jazz, and conversely, discuss the influences of Jazz artists on these issues. Distinguish and analyze the influences of various world cultures including Afro-Caribbean, South American, Middle Eastern, African, and European on Jazz and discuss how Jazz influenced music in these cultures. Course Content Outline I. Listening to Jazz A. Musical Concepts 1. Melody 2. Improvisation 3. Harmony 4. Rhythm B. Listening List of Important Artists II. Jazz Heritage: African and European Influences A. Call and Response B. Creole Music C. Work Songs D. Marching Bands E. Religious and Gospel Music F. Jim Crow Laws and Racism III. Blues (1890- ) A. Origin B. Chord Progression C. Lyrics D. Blues Scale E. Performers 1. Bessie Smith 2. B.B. King IV. Ragtime (1890-1920) A. Origin B. Stride Piano C. Performers 1. Jelly Roll Mortan 2. Fats Waller V. Dixieland (1900-1930) A. New Orleans and Chicago Dixieland Styles B. Performers 1. King Oliver 2. Louis Armstrong 3. Bix Beiderbecke VI. Boogie-Woogie (1920-1930) A. Origin B. Ostinato Bass C. Performers 1. Pine Top Smith 2. Meade Lux Lewis VII. Swing (1932-1942) A. Swing Band Arrangements B. Kansas City Style and Major Artists C. New York City Style and Major Artists D. Influence of the Recording Industry E. Performers 1. Fletcher Henderson 2. Duke Ellington 3. Count Basie 4. Stan Kenton VIII. Bop (1940-1950) A. Origins B. Arrangements C. Performers 1. Charlie Parker 2. Dizzy Gillespie 3. Thelonius Monk 4. Billy Ekstine IX. Cool (1945-1955) A. Third Stream Music B. West Coast Jazz C. Modal Jazz D. Performers 1. Miles Davis 2. Bill Evans 3. Stan Getz X. Hard Bop (1954- ) A. Gospel Jazz B. Straight-Ahead Jazz C. Neoclassical Jazz D. Post Bop E. Performers 1. Horace Silver 2. Charles Mingus 3. Sonny Rollins 4. Wynton Marsalis XI. Avant Garde (1959- ) A. Free Jazz B. Association for the Advancement of Creative Music C. Performers 1. John Coltrane 2. Ornette Coleman XII. Crossover Styles (1960- ) A. Jazz-Rock Fusion B. Afro Cuban, Afro Caribbean Jazz C. Performers 1. Chick Corea 2. Herbie Hancock 3. Miles Davis Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Outline and define a basic vocabulary for the study and understanding of jazz; 2. Compare and contrast jazz to other forms of music relative to melody, rhythm, tonal colors, form, harmony and improvisation; 3. Differentiate the various styles associated with the different periods in jazz history; 4. Evaluate various artists' contribution to the style in which the artist was significant; 5. Analyze the effect of performance practices throughout the history of jazz on contemporary straight ahead jazz genre; 6. Describe bibliographical and disographical materials associated with specific jazz artists; and 7. Analyze the impact of Jim Crow Laws on African American musicians and how these laws impacted the development of jazz in America. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reports Reading Assignments 1. Read the chapter in the text that introduces musical elements found in jazz music and be prepared to discuss key elements to listen for. 2. Read the chapter in the text about Bop music of the 1940's. Be prepared to discuss stylistic differences between this music and the music of the Swing Era. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a paper in which you compare jazz to other forms of music, e.g., Western European classical tradition. Focus on musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, improvisation, and form. 2) Discuss the impact that Jim Crow Laws had on African American musicians in 20th century American history and how these laws may have contributed to the development of jazz music in American culture. 3) Select a jazz artist and write about his/her contribution to the style in which the artist was/is significant. Include bibliographical and disographical materials. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Critique and compare two live jazz concert performances using pertinent terminology and concepts discussed throughout the course. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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