MUSI3325 - Jazz History: Modern Jazz since BeBop

MUSI 3325 Jazz History: Modern Jazz since BeBop (3 semester hours) The history of jazz music with a focus on modern jazz and musical developments which occurred since the bebop era. Topics include jazz music and musicians since the bebop era and the identification of elements of jazz such as improvisation, song forms, instruments and instrumental techniques, swing feeling, and different jazz styles. Prerequisites: ARTS 1301 or MUSI 1306 or MUSI 2322 or instructor consent required. (3-0) Y