AAS (0101) 238 - History of Jazz Before 1950

Credits: 3

This course is a comprehensive survey of jazz styles and trends that developed before 1950, beginning with the origins of jazz, moving through Harlem stride piano, and ending with Bebop from the 1940s. Seminal figures and works in jazz during these decades will be examined through their socio-historical framework.

Distribution Requirement Arts

When Offered: Fall