MUS 369 - History of Jazz

Institution:

McKendree University

Subject:

Description:

This course will cover the history of jazz from its inception through current artists. Specific time periods will include blues, ragtime, Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, fusion, smooth, and alternative jazz. Specific artists will include Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie and others integral to the history of jazz. As needed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mckendree.edu/prospective/admissions/index.aspx

Phone Number:

(618) 537-4481

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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