These notes describe jazz in a short summarized manner but still provides the student with a good overall knowledge and understanding of the topic. Recommended for all IEB music scholars
Jazz
1. Blues- refers to vocal and instrumental music around the 1820s. It grew out of African-American
folk music. Some were Spiritual. Chicago became the blues centre.
2. Vocal Blues- intensely personal. Often contains sexual/lonely lyrics. Has bent notes and vocal
scoops. Performers were Bessie Smith. Simple quadruple 4/4
3. Ragtime- 1890s – 1915s. Developed by African-American pianists that travelled the Midwest
performing in dance halls or saloons. In single duple or 2/4
4. Bebop- 1940s. Rebellion to Jazz that led to dancing. Was intended to listen to intently. Typically
had Saxophone, Trumpet, Base, drums, piano. Generally fast tempo. Performer- Charlie Parker
5. Cool Jazz- late 1940s and 1950s. Performer- Lester Young. Calm tempo. E.g., Take five b Paul
Desmond and Dave Brubeck.
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