This class will take the time to explore the amazing musical genre of Jazz from its early beginnings to it’s moderized sounds of today. Due to it’s orgins here in America, we will look to realize its cultural and societal evolution. Students will be emmerged into the varried jazz styles and the artists and composers who pioneered each style and the many components of each style of jazz.
There will be many listening sessions, along with lyric & style dissection. Each class session will leave space for each student to make their own conclusion about the many aspects of this great musical genre. Students will improve their current listening experiences and time to discover new paths of music, with the opprotunity to broaden their cultural and musical knowledge.
Note: Headphones and a music account (Spotify) are required!
Mature Themes – Lyrics in songs can use language not appropriate for all students.