Jazz in American Culture

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History, trends and influences of the phenomenon of jazz through integration of the cultures of (but not limited to) African-American, European-American and the Latin-American communities. Required listening, reading and concert attendance will guide the student to value jazz as a form of self expression and improve the ability to listen and understand the various eras in jazz from pre-Dixieland to present day. 54 hours lecture. ADGE: 3; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC : 3A