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The origins and history of jazz in the United States.
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Various phases in the development of jazz style
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are discussed. Blues, ragtime, Dixieland, swing, bop, cool
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jazz, fusion, as well as other recent developments in jazz
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performances are investigated. An essential part of the
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course is the analysis and evaluation of recorded
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performances by outstanding jazz musicians. Designed for
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non-majors as well as an elective for music
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majors interested in jazz. Offered fall semester. This
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course fulfills the Fine Arts and Human Diversity
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requirements in the core curriculum.
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