Compare and contrast the instrumentation and improvisation of two recordings made between 1910-1950. Comment on how jazz has developed between these recordings “Dixie jazz band one-step” was recorded in 1917 by the “Original Dixieland Jazz Band” (ODJB) who inherited much instrumentation from New Orleans Brass Band tradition. In this piece they made use of a typical small combo with a ‘frontline’‚ including cornet‚ clarinet and trombone‚ and a ‘rhythm’ section consisting of piano and drums. Charlie
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Many rules were put into place to separate Blacks from Whites‚ but one of the most absurd ones is that “White motorists had the right-of-way at all intersections” (Pilgrim). In 1957‚ nine brave black students walked in to Central High School in Arkansas to challenge the idea of segregation in America. All of the children were courageous enough to have very mean things yelled at them including acid thrown in their faces‚ yet all but one live today. The Jim Crow laws were a huge part of the act of
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The Progressive Era attempted to fix many problems of society and they did. The Progressive Era fixed many of the major issues in society. Although some were left without a solution the Progressives established many more positive things than they did negative. A main issue of the Progressive Era was the working conditions of laborers. Laborers were often under payed and overworked. Progressives worked diligently to get this changed. They wanted to really improve the workplace for the workers in it
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Gandhi and Mandela: What Made Non-Violence Work? Background Essay The history of violence in the world is well documented. However it is also possible to use non-violence to bring about change. This DBQ will look at two countries where a non-violent movement was successful. Historic Context India and South Africa were two important nations on two different continents. But although they looked strong on the outside‚ each one suffered from a disease that threatened the health of
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chose her because I am amazed and inspired by the many achievements she accomplished throughout her lifetime. Her hard work and determination to become the woman she became is unfathomable. Helen Keller was born June 27‚ 1880. Tragically‚ before the age of two‚ she was struck with what was believed to be Scarlet Fever which left her deaf‚ blind‚ and mute. Keller’s parents took her to see Alexander Graham Bell‚ an inventor who was known for his work with the deaf. He saw a spark in Keller and recommended
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Mexico were in war due to conflicts regarding slavery and territories. Henry Clay (the Secretary of State at that time) tried to end the war by introducing a series of bills called The Compromise of 1850. The Compromise had five laws that were put in place to help the Northern Free States and the Southern Slave States come to a natural balance. In September 9‚ 1850‚ the government passed three of the laws from the Compromise of 1850. The first three bills were regarding territory between New Mexico
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What is Velvet Made Of Though velvet is always soft (remember the word ‘velvety’?)‚ the way it drapes and behaves depends much on the composition. Here’s a summary table of plain velvet and its common characteristics: 100% silk velvet fabric is quite a luxury and costs much more than other types of velvet. To make it more affordable‚ velvet producers often combine silk and rayon‚ or viscose. What you get in the end is a very flowy‚ soft and reflective fabric ideal for red carpet looks. Cotton velvet
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have always appeared to have more respect and rights than women‚ depending on certain civilizations. In societies like Egypt‚ men were frequently pharaohs and today‚ are considered to be great rulers. Women were often expected to take the job of motherhood in Egyptian society. Although this was their anticipated responsibility‚ women‚ usually upper class and royal‚ were still permitted to get an education‚ to possess property‚ own businesses‚ have a job and be involved in military control. Women could
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The word Monotheism means the belief in a singular God‚ in contrast to Polytheism which is the belief in several deities. In today’s time most of the religions that the people of the world only believe in one soul being. That being is the most power of any and everything that has be created. The main religions that you have in the world today are Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam. These are the main monotheist religions that exist today. Most people do not relize that these religions are very similar
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whom had different professions (some of them not being in the scientific area of research). Nonetheless‚ the idea that technological advances weren’t always present in the United States may shock some individuals growing up in today’s society. The idea that the Soviet Union’s Sputnik launching was what encouraged and started the invention‚ mediation‚ and creation of these technological advances is something that intrigues me. The main reason why is because there have been so many things that have influenced
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