History of Jazz

Catalog description

An examination of the rich and varied dimensions of jazz music, a genre of music indigenous to the U.S. Detailed study of all major subgenres of jazz, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, and fusion, will form the core of this course, which will also emphasize the innovations of Creole and Black artists. Components: Class GE: HA Humanities & Arts, HA-A Arts Typically Offered: Fall - Spring