Jazz: An American Art Form in global Context

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What is jazz music and how was it shaped and developed byu the specific regions around the world? This class will explore the diverse musical cultures that helped shape jazz music into an original art form. Today, music from around thr world has been integrated into modern jazz styles including Latin America, Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. By exploring the history and culture of specific geographic poitns, we hope to better understand the process of jazz through it's history as a model that supports diversity in culture as well as art. Liberal Arts Core/CORE Equivalent - satisfies the requirement for Expressive Cultures for Steinhardt students.