# Hist Of Jazz & Improvis Music

## ARTS-2510

Since its emergence over a century ago, the energy, vitality, and challenging nature of jazz have had a significant impact on music throughout the world. The question of “what is jazz” remains a lively and contentious discussion to this day. This course charts the emergence, evolution, and expanded influence of jazz and jazz-inspired music, as well as the many controversial musical, social, and philosophical questions it continues to provoke. Through listening, analysis, discussion, writing, and creative projects, students will develop a greater appreciation and understanding of improvised music in a great variety of contexts, and the crucial role American jazz played in revitalizing improvisational practice throughout the 20th and 21st Centuries. No musical background is required.

4 credits Communication Intensive
Prereqs:
none

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2026 |  |  |

2025

Hist Of Jazz & Improvis Music (4c) [CI]

- Michael L. Century

Seats Taken: 14/19

2024 |  |  |

2023

Hist Of Jazz & Improvis Music (4c) [CI]

- Jillian Grace Willis

Seats Taken: 21/19

Hist Of Jazz & Improvis Music (4c) [CI]

- Matthew Finck

Seats Taken: 19/19

2022

Hist Of Jazz & Improvis Music (4c) [CI]

- Michael L. Century

Seats Taken: 20/19

Hist Of Jazz & Improvis Music (4c) [CI]

- Jillian Grace Willis

Seats Taken: 11/19

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2012

History Of Jazz (4c) [CI]

- Matthew P. Steckler

Seats Taken: 24/24

2011 |  |  |

2010

History Of Jazz (4c) [CI]

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 27/25

2009

History Of Jazz (4c) [CI]

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 23/25

2008

History Of Jazz (4c) [CI]

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 42/45

2007

History Of Jazz (4c)

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 27/32

2006

History Of Jazz (4c)

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 34/32

2005

History Of Jazz (4c)

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 28/32

2004

History Of Jazz (4c)

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 20/32

2003

History Of Jazz (4c)

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 30/32

2002

History Of Jazz (4c)

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 28/32

2001 |  |  |

2000

History Of Jazz (4c)

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 25/30

1999

History Of Jazz (4c)

- David H Arner

Seats Taken: 28/30

1998 |  |  |