PFSS 385 - R&B,Funk,and Smooth Jazz Saxophone Styles

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Berklee College of Music

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Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:None Course Chair:W. Pierce Required of:None Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Fall Description This course analyzes the history of saxophone in the r&b lineage and covers players associated with smooth jazz, funk, blues, soul jazz, acid jazz, soul, pop, and fusion styles. Emphasis is placed on the various styles of major saxophonists including Earl Bostic, Red Prysock, Hank Crawford, King Curtis, Junior Walker, Maceo Parker, Grover Washington, David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Michael Brecker, Kenny G, Gerald Albright, and others, through recordings, articles, and transcriptions.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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