“Bebop”‚ or “Bop”‚ is a form of Jazz that began to circulate during the 1940’s and is widely recognised as a fast tempo‚ highly improvised derivation of Swing Jazz of the 1930’s. The term “Bebop” itself is derived from the scat singing used within the aforementioned genre as “Bebop” and “Rebop” were common and‚ occasionally‚ interchanged phrases within the music. It hasn’t influenced many genres out with Jazz (“West Coast Jazz”‚ “Modal Jazz” and “Cool Jazz” all being seen as developed from the styles
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Small Changes Make Big Differences A living jazz legend once exclaimed “jazz has borrowed from other genres of music and also has lent itself to other genres of music.” Herbie Hancock makes it clear that jazz has been an evolving form of art. And just as simple as the notion that music can change the world‚ music changes in itself. Jazz once evolved into something we call swing. Back in the roaring twenties people got up and danced to this kind of music. However‚ these simple and playful melodies
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Ambassadors). The play was produced in response to the jazz ambassadors of the Cold War and the racial issues that followed. It also celebrates Louis Armstrong’s travels as a jazz ambassador (Nocera). Jazz Ambassadors were the American jazz musicians sent on state sponsored tours around the world with the idea of using them “as cultural ambassadors” (Von Eschen 6)‚ of American culture. Famous artists such as Dizzie Gillespie‚ Duke Ellington‚
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American music form born in the 20th century‚ including jazz‚ rhythm and blues‚ rock and roll‚ and hip-hophhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhThe blues is one of America’s greatest musical treasures. A roots music form that evolved out of African-American work songs‚ field hollers‚ spirituals‚ and country string ballads more than a century ago‚ the blues is the foundation of virtually every major American music form born in the 20th century‚ including jazz‚ rhythm and blues‚ rock and roll‚ and hip-hhhhhThe
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listening to the bossa nova‚ most people in America think that the music resembles jazz (in a laid back way) more so than it does samba. This might have to do with the fact that we‚ in America‚ listen to jazz much more often than we listen to samba rhythms causing our ears to be prone to noticing the jazz aspects of the music and somewhat disregarding the samba aspects. And on top it all‚ because the bossa nova resembles jazz but in a laid back way‚ the tendency is to believe that it is laid back because
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age of fifteen and was homeless for a while. She found work wherever she could‚ but it was a struggle. Looking back on those days‚ she chose to use the memories as inspiration to bring emotion to her singing. Growing up‚ Fitzgerald was a fan of jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Bing Crosby‚ but she had always dreamed of being a dancer. In 1934‚ the Apollo Theater in Harlem had an amateur night. Fitzgerald was planning on dancing‚ until she saw all of the talented dancers that went before
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MUS 202 Study Guide # 1 - Chapters 1 and 2 7-2-13 Europe - the earliest history of popular song is elusive and poorly documented -until the 16th century‚ most of the literate people in the western world were clergy and students of universities run by the church. -9th century A.D. notation developed to accurately re-create composed music. -vast majority of music preserved was religious. -music of the common people was confined to oral tradition‚ dependent upon the memory of the performers for survival
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the normal things”. By no means did Dave take the normal approach; he made it all the way threw the conservatory with out being able to read the piano music he was playing. His ability to think on the spot and his amazing ear took jazz to the next level. He took jazz to a world of difficult technicality and created sounds with depth that amazed all who had the opportunity to listen to him. Brubeck once stated‚ “And there is a time where you can be beyond yourself. You can be
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This process recording will be a reflection a conversation that transpired between the student social worker and the client. This client is an African American female with a terminal cancer. This process recording will also discuss the student’s assessment of this client and plan for the next visit. The purpose of this process recording was to offer patient support. The intent of this session was to offer companionship and build a relationship with this client. Reminiscing‚ on the previous session
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The Melting Pot of Brazil Brazil is enriched with a cultural pallet of race‚ pride‚ and music. It is most known for its syncretism and blend of culture. The music could be described as soothing‚ exciting‚ or highly spiritual‚ it depends on what your listen to. However‚ Brazil has murky shadows filled with cultural rivalries‚ especially on how the country should view itself. Politics played a big role from Fascist leader Vargas to peaceful and accepting Kubitshek. With the strings of Europe‚
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