353B History And Development Of Jazz II (3)
This course concentrates on the lives, bands, and works of people who have been
instrumental in the development of the various jazz styles. In-depth analysis
of major jazz figures including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie,
Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Clifford Brown, Sonny
Rollins, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, and many others. This
course is most appropriate for jazz Studies majors, and other Conservatory
students with some jazz background and knowledge of the fundamentals of music.
This course makes use of the Marr Sound Archive. Prerequisite: Cons 353A and
consent of the instructor.