Blues-rock

If you are a jazz guitar artist, or just enjoy jazz and play to some degree, you can create your own business teaching jazz guitar! There are many things you can do, from teaching guitar lessons to creating a guitar video, to writing jazz lyrics, to creating a book or CD or DVD teaching other people how to play jazz (or as some people refer to it, modern jazz). Let's say you already play or sing in a jazz guitar band or group of some kind. Start by handing out a few business cards at your…

English-122 The air was still and warm like summer, but the trees had already began to change color. The trees bright green leaves all started to show their final beauty, Some just turning deep orange, some already reaching red, and few that were soon to fall, or ones that were already laid to rest on the ground, a dull brown. Dusk had just began, and the hue of the orange-purple sky had began to show. My team and I arrive at the stadium in the claissic, from the kiddy books, bright yellow…

The wind caressed my cheek in a soft embrace as it blew cold wispy kisses on my skin, the dark had taken over about an hour past, and the sky was filled with dazzling stars and a moon so ominous it sent chills down my spine. The ships had set sail this morning, leaving my home behind in hopes of a brighter life, a better future. As I had taken my first step onto the old ship, the floorboards creaked and groaned reminding me of the home I left. I looked out, marvelling in the darkness that…

Where the hell is my-..." There is a beautiful specimen of a man sitting on the couch next to my brother. He has luscious brown hair his eyes are a beautiful blue. His stubble covers his chin perfectly. There are a few tattoos on his arms. They are exposed due to the form fitting vans tank top that he is wearing. "Hey! You little twat. What do you want?" my brother rudely yells. "Where the hell is my…

A glowing medallion in the sky complimented by a cool, tranquil breeze sets a happy mood for the day. Urban blues can be heard walking downtown Chicago. A jungle of buildings, each varying in size, tower above all. Rich history accompanies the renown architecture. Strong, iron bridges hover above the glassy blue-green Chicago River. Fresh air and a gentle breeze from the water clears the sinuses. A faint sea scent can be detected. Swaying to and fro in the wind, tall oaks line the river.…

Blue nightgown? Check. Stuffed St. Bernard? Check. Window open? Check. Now all that is left is the letter. “Dear Mom and Dad, tomorrow is my tenth birthday (as you probably know) and I don’t want you to be worried when I am not here in the morning. I have gone to Neverland with Peter Pan. I am pretty sure I will be gone a week. Please postpone my party. Love, Clara”. Even though the letter ended up being unnecessary the next morning, the ritual of a letter before every birthday stuck after…

Music of the Jazz, begging in African American communities of New Orleans began in the late 19th century and flourished in the roaring 20’s. During the time period of the 1920’s, many African American artist, musicians, and singers, rose to fame, fortune, and recognition as they performed in the Jazz genre. Theses artist, doing what many believed to be the dream were seen as trend setters, rule breakers, a form of representation and inspiration for the African American in America. In fact, these…

embodied the essence of Spiritual and Blues Traditions. The core of Blues and Spiritual Traditions is speaking about the struggles and pain you, yourself have gone threw. The major difference between Douglas’ works and the Spiritual and Blues Traditions is the way each is used. Douglas’ works are used and were written to secure his place in history, provide validity to the horrors of slavery, and be an accurate self told story of his life and experiences. The term Blues has no specific or…

Because Scott Joplin grew up in a musical family he was already exposed to the magic of music and how it made people feel inside. Scott Joplin was born on April 1, 1897 with African American parents. He was known as the “King of Ragtime Writers” for his talent of composing ragtime music that all loved. Because his family was musically talented, some would say that he was born with a little something extra when composing his music. His mother sang for a banjo singer and player and his father…

Jazz is a genre of music that originated from the African-American community. It was introduced in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Jazz music became drastically popular during the 1920s and soon enough the genre had an impact on society. Literature and music united to create pieces of writing influenced by the new jazz age, both forms of art evolved simultaneously. Women’s fashion went from dull to glitz, flapper fashion was introduced to the decade.…