History of Jazz

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History of Jazz-from slavery to freedom (3-0) This cours is an in-depth coverage of the history of America's most original art form-Jazz. The course will cover the evolution of jazz from the time of slavery and the early musical forms of jazz (blues, work songs, spirituals, field hollers, etc.) to the most recent trends in jazz. The jazz styles (Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Cool, Hard Bop, Fusion, and Smooth Jazz) will be analyzed in detail emphasizing their role in historical, cultural and social developments in this country.