MUSM 231 - Survey of Jazz

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Terms Offered: Spring, odd years

Surveys the musical, historical and social aspects of jazz from its inception to the present day, with an emphasis on representative genres (including the Blues, New Orleans and Chicago Styles, Swing, Bop, Cool/Third-Stream, Free-Form (Avant Garde), Fusion, and Contemporary), characteristics, styles and performers. May be used to satisfy University Requirements.