race for artistic and cosmopolitan supremacy”. There are many eras of music including ancient‚ biblical‚ medieval‚ baroque‚ classical‚ romantic. Jazz: • Jazz was founded and developed from the roots of African Blues and European Ragtime musical traditions. Through the African American experience in the US‚ Jazz was born and evolved.
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icons ("Jazz History- Swing"). Swing music was a trendy style of jazz‚ while swing dancing was very popular and performed in many dance halls. As they became more widespread‚ both became a vital part of America. The 1930s brought a style of music that was possibly the most fashionable and accessible in jazz history. Swing music was an extension of the New Orleans-style jazz almost single-handedly invented by Louis Armstrong‚ a man that was considered to be one of the greatest of all jazz musicians
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Charlie Parker was a saxophone player who revolutionized the jazz industry. His specialty was playing the alto and tenor saxophone. One of the things that makes Kansas unique is the fact that he was born here. Early Life Charlie Parker’s roots were planted in Kansas. Kansas City‚ Kansas to be exact. August 29th‚ 1920 was the day a legend was born. Little did his parents know he would one day become one of the most recognized faces in the jazz industry. Charlie Parker is not his full name‚ but rather
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The Axeman of New Orleans Eleven years ago a so-called “boogeyman” came to New Orleans‚ Louisiana. In May 1918‚ the people of New Orleans shook in their beds‚ cried while asking for mercy‚ and listened to every pin drop. Throughout these many sleepless nights the Axeman came to life in the city‚ leaving crimes left and right. The crimes committed did not stop in 1918‚ but continued into 1919‚ and still the murder is unsolved. Over a year period‚ there were twelve crimes committed and possibly
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major role in the initiation of this intellectual movement which harbored and preserved a new black cultural identity in multiple aspects. Prolific writers such as Langston Hughes influenced many poets. The improvisation of Jazz and its syncopated rhythms was popularized by jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. The Harlem Renaissance began in the late 1930’s after World War II. However much of the foundation of this movement was established by earlier generations of African American
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and the Beginning of Jazz On Wednesday April 10th I decided to go to the Kaffee Meister Coffeehouse‚ located at 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Santee Ca. 92071‚ for the specific reason of enjoying some Jazz music played by the San Diego based Gypsy Swing Cats. I was quite impressed with how they performed by mixing an energetic and innovated blend of Swing‚ Jazz‚ and Blues. From what I observed‚ their music merges Gypsy melodies and rhythms‚ with the influences of American Jazz reminiscent of Paris in
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Duke Ellington “It don ’t mean a thing if it ain ’t got that swing (do Do a Do ap...) Well it don ’t mean a thing all you got to do is sing” (Sing). Edward Kennedy Ellington‚ American jazz composer‚ orchestrator‚ bandleader‚ and pianist‚ is considered to be the greatest composer in the history of jazz music and one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. He composed over 2000 works and performed numerous concerts during his musical career. A compilation of some of his most popular music
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closely related to his sexual orientation‚ being gay‚ and his father’s passion for jazz music. There is an implication of femininity in Sedaris’ desire to mimic Billie Holiday’s voice. Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer whose career took off in the 1930s. Some would find it peculiar as to why any young boy would want to imitate the voice of one who was generally regarded as one of the greatest female jazz vocalists. Sedaris first introduces his homosexuality in the first essay of his
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In early 1959‚ jazz trumpeter Miles Davis laid down the foundation for a whole new style of jazz music. Through his "Kind of Blue"� modal jazz was born. This record became a classic‚ at times showing its complexity through the soloing‚ but also allowing the educated listener to revel in the simplicity of the modes. Davis planted the seeds for this new style in his album "Milestones"� but "Kind of Blue"� showed that the style had matured and was more developed. From the introductory piano/bass duet
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played. I discovered that I am more of a critic than anything else when I listen to music. As I grew up I found myself listening to Rhythm and Blues (R&B) more than anything else. I feel R&B has a melodic mystery. However‚ everything from Techno to Jazz captivates me. I think music gives me a unique happiness that nobody understands. I am not certain‚ but I believe the reason why I love music so much is because it describes to others what your current mood is. For instance‚ when I listen to Techno
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