PPT-The Roots of Jazz

The Birth of Jazz The roots of jazz in and around New Orleans extend back into the second half of the 19 th century maybe even earlier Brass bands made up of African Americans played there during the War of 1812. JAZZ DANCE. Jazz dance evolved along lines parallel to . jazz music. . . Jazz dance. , like jazz music, is a blend of European and African traditions in an American environment. . State of Louisiana Department of Education . Schools Resource. What is Carnival?. In pre-Christian times, there were holidays which resemble modern day Carnivals.. In Ancient Greece, a large religious festival which included dancing, singing and a masked procession was held in honour of Dionysus, God of wine and agriculture.. Creating an American Artform. Delta Blues . African-Americans in the 1800s sang about the pains of slavery, usually without any instruments.. The first blues music was created along the Mississippi Delta. This style is called Delta Blues and sometimes Country Blues.. Free Jazz. Dixieland and swing stylists improvise melodically, and bop, cool, and hard bop players follow chord structures in their solos. Free Jazz was a radical departure from past styles, for typically after playing a quick theme, the soloist does not have to follow any progression or structure and can go in any unpredictable direction. When . Jazz. Typical Instruments. Vocals. Piano. Banjo. Guitar. Double bass. Trumpet. Trombone. Saxophone. Tuba. Clarinet. Flute. Bass guitar. Drum kit. Vibraphone. Characteristics of Jazz. Because it spans music from over 100 years now, jazz can be very difficult to define. Schedule 8 Juniors Seniors 5:30 - 6:30 and level p lacement (Teresa) 6:30 - 7:30 Jazz (Alexandra) 6:30 - 7:30 Broadway Jazz (Karen) 7:30 - 8:30 Broadway Jazz (Karen) 7:30 - 8:30 Jazz (Alexandra) Wed, MUH 271. Free Jazz/Avant-Garde. “avant-garde” is often associated with free jazz but encompasses a wider range of styles and artists. John Coltrane is. “in the spectrum” but not typically considered a free jazz player. -Change often stems from dissatisfaction.. -That was the case again in the 1950’s when musicians reacted against the complexity of bebop.. -For some, that meant to revive older forms of jazz, such as Dixieland and ragtime.. Blues evolved and no one single person is credited with its invention. . Musicologist credit Charlie (Charley) Patton as the first known blues artist. . The Blues begins to travel. With the success of early blues artist, the blues will begin to spread to other parts of the rural south and across the country developing different regional styles and stars. Armstrong. Jazz plus Jazz = Jazz (Parks & Rec). Is This Jazz?. Some. Eras and Genres in Jazz. New Orleans – (late. 1890s-1920?). Chicago – (1920s). Swing. – (1930s-40). Bebop – (1940s. Mass Media in the Jazz Age. Cultural Conflicts. The Jazz Age. The 1920s were a time of rapid social change in which many people . –. particularly women . –. adopted new lifestyles and attitudes.. Jazz plus Jazz = Jazz (Parks & Rec). Is This Jazz? Duke Ellington . Is This Jazz? (Abercrombie, Erskine, . Mintzer. , . Pattitucci. ). Is This Jazz? (Tim Akers). Some. Eras and Genres in Jazz. New Orleans – (late. Paul Whiteman. Possibly the first pop superstar, called the “King of Jazz” during the 1920s. Symphonic jazz – Whiteman attempted to “make a lady out of jazz”. Wanted to hire “some jazz musicians, preferably black” in 1926. Lesson 7 . Piano Man Jazz Intro and Accidentals In this lesson, you will review some piano staff basics and discover how accidentals (sharps, flats, and naturals) affect notes while you learn the Piano Man Jazz Intro.