MUSI 111 The History of Jazz
A survey course to acquaint the student with the historical background and development of jazz in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the meaning, origins and trends of jazz as a relatively new art form and its place in the social and musical life of America. Areas to be covered are the blues, Ragtime, New Orleans, Dixieland, Chicago Dixieland, Swing, Bop, Cool, Funky, and the new eclectic innovations.