MUSC 124 - History of Jazz

Institution:

Savannah College of Art and Design

Subject:

Description:

This course examines the evolution of this uniquely American art form over the past 80 years. Jazz types covered include Dixieland, swing, bop, avant-garde and fusion. Students become conversant with the music of many jazz greats, such as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Frank Morgan and Bill Evans. Instrumentation, forms and rhythms, and the improvisational process are demonstrated through recordings and lectures.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.scad.edu

Phone Number:

(912) 525-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.