MULT 265 - Jazz History & Literature

2 hours
This is a survey course of jazz history from approximately 1900 to today. The course covers each significant period and the development of the genre. The course covers the beginning and origin of jazz, early jazz, swing, big band, modern jazz, bebop, hard bop, cool and modal jazz, Avant Garde, Latin jazz, fusion and contemporary jazz. Key elements of each historic period are studied which are historically significant contributors and/or innovators, iconic performances or solos and noteworthy recordings and compositions. The course also includes a brief review of historically important jazz vocalists. Prerequisite(s): MULT 100 and permission of instructor. UG