MUH 334 - Jazz History

3 CR

A history of jazz and how to listen to it. Examines how jazz originated, how it is made, what to listen for, and the major style eras. Focuses on major historical figures such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane.

Prerequisite(s): none, though some prior study of music or music history will be helpful.