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JAZZ 101 An introduction to Jazz
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PowerPoint PresentationAre you ready to swing?
Join us in Jazz 101 and have fun exploring America’s one true original art form. Whether you’re looking for a great introduction or already listening to jazz and want to discover more, this course is for you.
From Dixieland to Bebop, Swing to Cool, Fusion to Smooth, we’ll have fun exploring the many artists, styles, songs and rich history jazz has to offer. We’ll hear Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald and more. Plus, we’ll discuss many of the most popular albums and songs, like the classic Kind of Blue from Miles Davis or Dave Brubeck’s breakthrough, Take 5. Class sessions will include plenty of listening and videos of the artists. We’ll discuss how to listen, too. You’ll learn where to discover new and classic recordings, and where to experience live performances.
Come away with a whole new appreciation and enthusiasm for this constantly evolving art and get ready to share your knowledge and interest with others.
SYLLABUS
Movies
Study Group Leader
Mark Stevens is a long time fan of Jazz music. He began listening and playing jazz as a teen and has continued his interest and appreciation into his retirement. Mark spent his entire career in the entertainment industry as Director of Sales and Marketing for HBO in New York, President of Time Life Music and Video in Alexandria, Virginia and recently as Chief Content Officer for Acorn TV in Silver Spring Maryland. Mark has a BS from The Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University and a Masters in Business from Columbia. He has been playing drums since grade school and still performs with various jazz, rock and blues bands around the DC and New York area.
The History
The Clubs, Concerts & Movies
• The Savoy • Newport Jazz Festival • Round Midnight • Bohemian Caverns • Ken Burns Jazz • Village Vanguard • La La Land • Blue Note • Jazz at Lincoln Center
Jazz Today and Tomorrow
Join us in Jazz 101 and have fun exploring America’s one true original art form. Whether you’re looking for a great introduction or already listening to jazz and want to discover more, this course is for you.
From Dixieland to Bebop, Swing to Cool, Fusion to Smooth, we’ll have fun exploring the many artists, styles, songs and rich history jazz has to offer. We’ll hear Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald and more. Plus, we’ll discuss many of the most popular albums and songs, like the classic Kind of Blue from Miles Davis or Dave Brubeck’s breakthrough, Take 5. Class sessions will include plenty of listening and videos of the artists. We’ll discuss how to listen, too. You’ll learn where to discover new and classic recordings, and where to experience live performances.
Come away with a whole new appreciation and enthusiasm for this constantly evolving art and get ready to share your knowledge and interest with others.
SYLLABUS
Movies
Study Group Leader
Mark Stevens is a long time fan of Jazz music. He began listening and playing jazz as a teen and has continued his interest and appreciation into his retirement. Mark spent his entire career in the entertainment industry as Director of Sales and Marketing for HBO in New York, President of Time Life Music and Video in Alexandria, Virginia and recently as Chief Content Officer for Acorn TV in Silver Spring Maryland. Mark has a BS from The Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University and a Masters in Business from Columbia. He has been playing drums since grade school and still performs with various jazz, rock and blues bands around the DC and New York area.
The History
The Clubs, Concerts & Movies
• The Savoy • Newport Jazz Festival • Round Midnight • Bohemian Caverns • Ken Burns Jazz • Village Vanguard • La La Land • Blue Note • Jazz at Lincoln Center
Jazz Today and Tomorrow
