Lesson 6 (Apr 14, 20, 21, 27, 28)

Lesson 6: Introduction to Jazz

• Origin of Jazz

  • Vocal Jazz

    • Work Song

    • Spiritual

    • Gospel

    • The Blues (vocal)

  • Instrumental Jazz

    • Ragtime

• Beginning of Jazz (little bit about American history)

  • Slavery

  • African-American

  • African music (communication tool)

    • African rhythm

    • African drumming

• Practical class: Jazz improvisation

  • Autumn Leaves

  • Satin Dolls

  • Take the 'A' Train