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AMS 105 - Jazz

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The origins of Jazz, from its roots to the present day with an emphasis on stylistic distinctions. Considers African and European contributions, blues types, New Orleans jazz, Harlem Stride, Swing, bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, free jazz, fusion, neo-classical, and acid jazz, touching on most major figures and their contributions. Each stylistic period studied from an economic and sociological viewpoint, with emphasis on form, texture, improvisation, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. Same as AFS105 and MUS105.
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
ARTS Gen Ed: Arts Requirement


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