Spring 2005 Lecture Schedule

Introduction

African influences

 

New Orleans

Early Jazz

 

the 20's

Louis Armstrong

 

the Start of the Swing era and review

Exam # 1

 

Swing pt.1(the 30's)

Swing pt. 2( WWII years)

 

Be-Bop

Thelonius Monk

 

Cool Jazz

Funk Jazz and review

 

Exam #2

Fusion pt.1

 

Fusion pt.2

Miles Davis

 

Brazilian

Latin Jazz

 

Retro Youth and Standards movement

Contemporary Issues

 

exam #3 (Final exam)