Jazz
This trimester, we will be studying the origin and development of Jazz. Just like all great music, there is an enormous amount of music for us to listen to and create. We unfortunately only have 10 classes total. This website will help add to that time. On this page, you can find the syllabus and notes, and a quick history of Jazz.
Click on the links in the history for some additional musical examples and information on the development of jazz.
Quick Jazz History:
Jazz originated in the battlefield of New Orleans at the end of the 19th century from syncopated rhythms of ragtime and expressive melodies of the blues. At this point, people called it “Ragtime,” “Dixieland,” and “Jass.” Jazz then migrated upstream to St. Louis and Chicago in the 1920s, developing more mastery of improvisation. In the 1930s, Jazz music was widespread in most cities, and NYC saw the evolution of Big Band and Swing. This style of jazz became the soundtrack of America during the Great Depression and World War II, and then spread around the world. In the 1940s, frustrated Swing musicians began to revolt from the conformity of Swing, and began to focus on improvisation and expression, and Be-Bop formed in the jazz cafes and clubs of NYC. Be-Bop was not as popular as Swing, but musicians enjoyed the opportunity for self-expression. After the rise of rock n’ roll in the 1950’s, jazz fused with rock for a style called Fusion. Jazz continues to evolve.
Click on the links in the history for some additional musical examples and information on the development of jazz.
Quick Jazz History:
Jazz originated in the battlefield of New Orleans at the end of the 19th century from syncopated rhythms of ragtime and expressive melodies of the blues. At this point, people called it “Ragtime,” “Dixieland,” and “Jass.” Jazz then migrated upstream to St. Louis and Chicago in the 1920s, developing more mastery of improvisation. In the 1930s, Jazz music was widespread in most cities, and NYC saw the evolution of Big Band and Swing. This style of jazz became the soundtrack of America during the Great Depression and World War II, and then spread around the world. In the 1940s, frustrated Swing musicians began to revolt from the conformity of Swing, and began to focus on improvisation and expression, and Be-Bop formed in the jazz cafes and clubs of NYC. Be-Bop was not as popular as Swing, but musicians enjoyed the opportunity for self-expression. After the rise of rock n’ roll in the 1950’s, jazz fused with rock for a style called Fusion. Jazz continues to evolve.
What is Jazz?
Jazz is difficult to define, but usually contains swing rhythms and improvisation. The usual instruments include: trumpet, trombone, tube, clarinet, saxophones, piano, guitar, bass, vibraphone and drums, but also any instrument can play Jazz.
Is this performance Jazz?
Is this performance Jazz?
What about this one?
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