History of Jazz Midterm 1.) Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was an American jazz composer‚ pianist‚ and bandleader who has been one of the most influential musicians in jazz. The Duke has released countless albums and songs‚ but not many know of his triumph as a musical theatre composer. Duke Ellington’s 1941 Jump For Joy was the first theatre show to openly discard the African- American stereotypes which prevailed in the arts at the time. In fact Jump for Joy openly discussed these stereotypes
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A Bill- Law A Bill is a proposal for a new law‚ or a proposal to change a law which already exists. House Of Commons The first stage starts at the House of Commons. It starts off with the first reading‚ which is a formal introduction. This takes place without debate. In the first reading the short title of the Bill is read out and is followed by an order for the Bill to be printed. The Bill is published as a House of Commons paper for the first time. After the first reading‚ there is a second
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How does a bill become a law? A bill is an idea for a new law‚ or an idea to change or do away with an existing law. Prior to a bill becoming a law‚ it must be approved by the United States House of Representatives‚ the United States Senate‚ and the President of the United States. Anyone can come up with an idea for a new law. However‚ only a member of Congress can introduce legislation so any one with new ideas for a new law must contact their Representatives to discuss their ideas. Once their
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In the 1920s‚ an era called the Jazz Age‚ also known as the roaring twenties‚ came about. The Jazz Age occurred when the economy of America was in its prime‚ before the tragedy of the Stock Market Crash and Great Depression. The Jazz Age brought forth significant female suffrage leaders‚ writers‚ and musicians‚ each influencing a different class of people in society. Jazz was created in the twentieth century by a group of African American musicians from New Orleans (Teachout). They
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Jazz by Ken Burns “JAZZ” is a documentary by Ken Burns released 2001 that focuses on the creation and development of jazz‚ America’s “greatest cultural achievement.” The first episodes entitled‚ “Gumbo‚ Beginnings to 1917” and “The Gift (1917-1924)‚ explain the early growth of jazz as it originates in New Orleans and its expands to Chicago and New York during the Jazz Age. In assessing the first two episodes of Ken Burns’ 2001 documentary‚ "JAZZ‚" this essay will explore the history of jazz‚
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Old Jim Crow VS New Jim Crow The Jim Crow laws were racial laws mostly against blacks; they promoted racial discrimination. Laws like colored sat in the back of vehicles‚ colored had a different water fountain‚ and colored people could not vote‚ or live in certain areas. The Jim Crow laws were more than laws‚ they were a way of life for some whites. It was a way of life that saw blacks as inferior beings. Even after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 were passed‚ did it really help rid our nation of prejudice
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The Story of Crow Gulch: Resettling an “Outport Ghetto” in Corner Brook‚ Newfoundland during the 1960s (Please note: This paper (still a study- in-progress) is not to be cited or quoted without the permission of the author.) Rainer Baehre Historical Studies and Social/Cultural Studies Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Memorial University of Newfoundland A2H 6P9 e-mail: rbaehre@swgc.mun.ca Environmental History of the Atlantic Region Panel Annual Meeting of the Canadian Historical Association
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from Yu-Gi-Oh 5D’s‚ Crow Hogan! Now when looking at Crow‚ we have to take a good look at his personality. At first Crow seemed very similar to Yusei‚ but as we got to know Crow‚ we quickly learned that he is truly his own person with his own dreams‚ goals‚ and ideals. That is shown through the fact that Crow is a hot headed and impulsive person that will do anything to protect those he cares about. This is one of the most important aspects of creating a good character. If Crow didn’t have this flaw
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Jazz Concert Reflection Jazz is a musical style that began in African American communities in the southern United States around the beginning of the twentieth century. It was a new style of music that brought together music traditions from West Africa and Europe. Some of its West African musical influences give jazz its unique sound. Jazz has many different elements‚ which are improvisations‚ swinging‚ using blue notes‚ and combining different
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Origins of Jazz Dance in American Culture The varieties of jazz dance reflect the diversity of American culture. Jazz dance mirrors the social history of the American people‚ reflecting ethnic influences‚ historic events and cultural changes. Jazz dance has been greatly influenced by social dance and desired music. Like so much that is “from America‚” the history of jazz dance commences somewhere else. The origins of Jazz music and dance are found in the rhythms and movements brought to America
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