Histories of Jazz and Improvised 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

Past Term Data

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2023
Hist Of Jazz & Improvis Music (4c) [CI]
  • Jillian Grace Willis
Seats Taken: 21/19
Hist Of Jazz & Improvis Music (4c) [CI]
  • Jillian Grace Willis
Seats Taken: 0/19
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
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
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2013
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