HTY 484 - History of Jazz

The origin and development of the improvised American form of music popularly known as Jazz. Special emphasis is placed on African-American culture in its broader historical context; how this led to the development of the music, its social as well as artistic significance; study and analysis of the various Jazz styles, through exposure to the music; especially to the recorded performances of its major innovators. Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

Prerequisites & Notes
Any 100 level one semester course in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, or permission of instructor.

Credits: 3