Music 102 (MUSI 1310) - Jazz: New Orleans to Jazz/Rock (Three semester hours)

This course is designed as an introduction to the history and music of jazz and its cross over into jazz rock. Particular emphasis will be placed on the evolution of various jazz styles as they developed in New Orleans, Chicago, and Kansas City, the big band era of the 30;s and 40's, and Be-Bop and cool jazz of the late 50's and 60's. Aspects of fusion jazz, new age and synthesized electronic music will be examined in the context of rock influences. specific artists' musical styles will be compared and contrasted in terms of rhythm, melody, harmony and structural consideration. Emphasis will be placed on the performers' contribution to the genre through extensive listening to recorded examples.


Note: This course fulfills requirements for the Visual & Performing Arts portion of the University Studies.