History of Jazz and Blues
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Jazz and Blues
Overview of the course, importance of Jazz and Blues in American music history, and key concepts

Module #2
The Roots of Blues
Origins of Blues, African American work songs, field hollers, and early Blues musicians (e.g. W.C. Handy)

Module #3
Early Jazz:New Orleans and Dixieland
Emergence of Jazz in New Orleans, Dixieland style, and key figures (e.g. Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton)

Module #4
The Jazz Age:1920s-30s
Jazz spreads across the US, development of swing and big band music, and key figures (e.g. Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington)

Module #5
Blues Evolution:1920s-40s
Development of urban Blues, electric Blues, and key figures (e.g. Ma Rainey, Robert Johnson)

Module #6
Bebop and the Birth of Modern Jazz
The bebop revolution, fast tempos, complex harmonies, and key figures (e.g. Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie)

Module #7
Cool Jazz and West Coast Style
Relaxed, introspective approach, Miles Davis and the Birth of the Cool sessions, and key figures (e.g. Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan)

Module #8
Hard Bop and Soul Jazz
Fusing bebop with Blues, Gospel, and R&B, and key figures (e.g. Art Blakey, Horace Silver)

Module #9
Rhythm and Blues:1940s-60s
Blues influences on R&B, development of R&B, and key figures (e.g. Ray Charles, Sam Cooke)

Module #10
Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban Influences
Jazz meets Latin American rhythms, and key figures (e.g. Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie)

Module #11
Free Jazz and the Avant-Garde
Experimentation, improvisation, and key figures (e.g. Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane)

Module #12
Jazz Fusion and Electric Jazz
Blending Jazz with Rock, Funk, and Electronic music, and key figures (e.g. Miles Davis, Weather Report)

Module #13
Blues Rock and the British Invasion
Influence of Blues on British Rock, and key figures (e.g. Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin)

Module #14
Soul, Funk, and Jazz in the 1970s
Blues and Jazz influences on Soul and Funk, and key figures (e.g. James Brown, Herbie Hancock)

Module #15
Post-Bop and Contemporary Jazz
Modern Jazz developments, and key figures (e.g. Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny)

Module #16
Women in Jazz and Blues
Contributions and achievements of female musicians in Jazz and Blues history

Module #17
Blues and Jazz in Popular Culture
Influence of Blues and Jazz on popular music, film, and literature

Module #18
Jazz and Blues Today
Current trends, innovations, and artists in Jazz and Blues

Module #19
Case Study:Louis Armstrong
In-depth examination of Armstrongs life, music, and impact on Jazz

Module #20
Case Study:Robert Johnson
In-depth examination of Johnsons life, music, and influence on Blues

Module #21
Case Study:Miles Davis
In-depth examination of Daviss life, music, and impact on Jazz

Module #22
Case Study:Bessie Smith
In-depth examination of Smiths life, music, and impact on Blues

Module #23
Jazz and Blues in the Digital Age
Impact of technology on Jazz and Blues, digital music distribution, and online platforms

Module #24
Preservation and Legacy
Efforts to preserve Jazz and Blues heritage, and their continued relevance in contemporary music

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in History of Jazz and Blues career

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History of Jazz and Blues ( 25 Modules )

History of Jazz and Blues
( 25 Modules )