The Evolution of Jazz

Luis Gomez

The "Evolution of Jazz" course offers a comprehensive exploration of the development of jazz music from its origins in the early 20th century to its modern expressions. This course traces the historical, cultural, and musical milestones that shaped jazz, highlighting key genres, influential musicians, and the social dynamics that influenced its evolution. Students will engage with various jazz styles, including ragtime, blues, swing, bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, free jazz, fusion, and contemporary jazz, gaining an understanding of the genre's diversity and its impact on American and global music.

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Table of Contents for The Evolution of Jazz

Front Matter
Quizzes
Module One: Introduction to Jazz
Module Two: Ragtime and Blues
Module Three: Early New Orleans Jazz
Module Four: The Jazz Age and the Harlem Renaissance
Module Five: The Swing Era
Module Six: Bebop Revolution
Module Seven: Cool Jazz and West Coast Jazz
Module Eight: Hard Bop and Soul Jazz
Module Nine: Modal Jazz
Module Ten: Free Jazz and Avant-Garde
Module Eleven: Jazz Fusion
Module Twelve: Latin Jazz