MUSC 301 - History of Jazz

Institution:

Keystone College

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Description:

Introduces a study of the history of jazz from its roots to tis first flowering in New Orleans, Chicago and then into the Swing Era, bebop and the many modern jazz styles, include cultural influences from Creole ethnicity in New Orleans, Caribbean, Latin America and Europe. The role of women in the development of jazz will also be addressed. Attention will be given to the musical nature of jazz performance to demonstrate how to listen to jazz. Fall and Spring, $50 fee, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.keystone.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 945-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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