Module #1 Introduction to Jazz Exploring the roots and definition of jazz, its cultural significance, and the scope of the course
Module #2 The Blues:The Roots of Jazz History and characteristics of the blues, its influence on jazz, and key blues musicians
Module #3 Ragtime and the Emergence of Jazz The development of ragtime, its impact on jazz, and the role of Scott Joplin and other early jazz pioneers
Module #4 New Orleans Jazz The unique cultural and musical environment of New Orleans, birthplace of jazz, and its early jazz innovators
Module #5 Jazz Goes North:The Great Migration How the Great Migration shaped the development of jazz, and the rise of jazz in Chicago and New York City
Module #6 The Jazz Age:1920s-1930s Jazz becomes popular, the rise of swing and big bands, and the impact of radio and recording technology
Module #7 The Swing Era The music, musicians, and cultural context of the swing era, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman
Module #8 The Early Days of Bebop The development of bebop, its key figures (Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk), and its impact on jazz
Module #9 Bebop in New York City The bebop scene in NYC, Mintons Playhouse, and the role of jam sessions in shaping the music
Module #10 Cool Jazz and West Coast Jazz The emergence of cool jazz and West Coast jazz, their characteristics, and key musicians (Miles Davis, Chet Baker)
Module #11 Hard Bop and Soul Jazz The development of hard bop and soul jazz, their fusion of jazz and R&B, and key musicians (Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley)
Module #12 Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban Influences The incorporation of Latin American and Afro-Cuban rhythms and instruments into jazz, and key musicians (Tito Puente, Machito)
Module #13 Jazz Vocalists The role of vocalists in jazz, from early blues singers to modern jazz vocalists (Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra)
Module #14 Jazz Instrumentation and Improvisation The evolution of jazz instrumentation, from traditional to modern, and the art of improvisation in jazz
Module #15 Jazz and Social Commentary Jazz as social commentary, from protest songs to album art, and its reflection of the African American experience
Module #16 Jazz and Technology The impact of recording technology, radio, and television on the development and dissemination of jazz
Module #17 Jazz in the 1940s-1950s:Fragmentation and Innovation The diverse musical directions of jazz in the 1940s-1950s, including bebop, cool jazz, and hard bop
Module #18 Jazz since the 1960s:Fusion, Free Jazz, and Beyond The evolution of jazz from the 1960s to the present, including fusion, free jazz, and contemporary styles
Module #19 Jazz and Other Genres Jazzs influence on and incorporation of other genres, including rock, pop, and hip-hop
Module #20 Jazz and Film The relationship between jazz and film, including jazz soundtracks and jazz in movie scores
Module #21 Jazz and Literature Jazzs impact on literature, including the work of Langston Hughes, Jack Kerouac, and other Beat Generation writers
Module #22 Jazz and Visual Art The connection between jazz and visual art, including album cover art, posters, and photography
Module #23 Jazz and Dance The relationship between jazz and dance, including the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, and modern dance forms
Module #24 Jazz and Politics Jazzs role in social and political movements, including the Civil Rights Movement and anti-apartheid efforts
Module #25 Jazz and Education The importance of jazz education, jazz in schools, and the role of jazz educators
Module #26 Jazz and the Digital Age The impact of digital technology on jazz, including online platforms, social media, and digital recordings
Module #27 Jazz in the 21st Century The current state of jazz, including contemporary styles, musicians, and trends
Module #28 Jazz and Globalization Jazzs global reach, international influences, and the role of jazz in international cultural exchange
Module #29 Jazz and Cultural Heritage Jazz as cultural heritage, its preservation, and the role of jazz archives and museums
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Evolution of Jazz: From Blues to Bebop career
