MUSI218
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History of Jazz
College/School
School of Liberal Arts
Course Description
A survey of the major movements in jazz from Dixieland through Bop, including the avant garde movement of the late '60s and early '70s. Focus on the major jazz artists: Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane. A consideration of the social and psychological implications of jazz. Lectures, recordings, readings, and performances when possible.
Grade Modes
Pass/Fail (P), Standard (S)
Course Attributes
Liberal Arts (LA)