History of Jazz

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This course focuses on the works and contributions of musicians and performers to the general history and evolution of jazz music. The course will survey the historical and cultural complexities that influence the jazz music industry. After a brief survey of European and African influences, the time periods studied will begin in the mid-nineteen-twenties and emphasize jazz musicians and performers through the early twenty-first century. Students may be required to attend live musical performances during the course of the semester. (UC, CSU, AVC)