MUS 117 HISTORY OF JAZZ
A survey of the major movements in jazz tracing its origin and progressing from Dixieland through Bop, including the avant-garde movement of the late '60s and early '70s. Focus on major jazz artists: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and John Coltrane. A consideration of the social and psychological implication of jazz with emphasis on listening skills. Lectures, recordings, readings and performances when possible.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
AFR 117/
AMS 117.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 38 students.
Attributes
A4, MOIE