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Temple College Jazz Combo I attended a Brown Bag Event featuring the Temple College Jazz Combo, on November 29, 2016 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The recital took place at the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center in the Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theatre. The combo consisted of four members of the Temple College Jazz Ensemble, who “weren’t getting enough jazz” so the smaller group was put together, per their director, Dr. Benjamin Irom. The quartet is comprised of Jacob Armstrong from Belton…

"Charlie! Charlie come back here!" She shouts angrily to her German Shepard. His scruffy black tail wags from side to side as he races away from Anna. "It's six am. The grass is wet. The air is moist. The birds are chirping. Prospect Park is rich with people. Just not my dog." She mutters grudgingly. Ten minutes passes. Charlie is nowhere to be seen. "Charlie, come on boy, you're getting me worried here," She says anxiously. Suddenly Anna hears the echoes of people screaming and Charlie…

On Monday evening, September 21, 2015, I had the pleasure of watching University Jazz Combos. The performance was held at the University of Louisville School Of Music in the Bird Recital Hall. These three combos consisted of the Mark Turner Combo directed by Tyrone Wheeler, Illinois Jacquet Combo directed by Ansyn Banks, and Michael Brecker Combo also directed by Ansyn Banks. I wasn’t for sure what to expect when coming to this concert. Different from the other jazz performance I attended, this…

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This first crisis surrounding the control of Berlin was the beginning of a sharp divide between the eastern and western way of life in the city. This divide came into full view with the forming of West Germany into one country, which became Federal Republic of Germany. Along with the melding of the western allies’ territory, the Deutsche Mark became the new Republic’s currency. With the introduction of the new currency, it became apparent that Britain, France, and the United States planned on…

Jazz Music What is Jazz Music and A Brief History About It “Jazz is considered an American art form and an international phenomenon! Jazz music is considered a rich artistic heritage, a result of cultural collaboration and a universal language of tolerance and freedom.” Jazz is called "America's Classical Music" and is considered America's only true art form, jazz materialized in the United States in the early 1900s in New Orleans specially. The city's diversified population included people of…

On the night of April 16th I attended “An Evening of Small Group Jazz” at Cal State Northridge’s Cypress Hall. For that whole day I was pretty glad I would be attending the event due to graduating from a Music Academy high school. Unfortunately, it did not go as well as expected. For my second concert I decided to attend my high school’s jazz concert on May 1st. On this night there where 3 combos that played their little hearts out and was I proud. The best part of attending these concerts was…

Mozart’s Allegro in C K5a was my choice of music for that day’s function. One of Mozart’s earliest compositions, it was a lively piece. After my name was announced, I started gliding my finger tips on the white keys, the lilting notes started wafting in the hall and mesmerized my audience that comprised of faculty of my school and my fellow students. I loved that piece; its fluidity and ease of composition exhilarated me. Each movement was perfect and the tempo quick and happy. I had played with…

each night, wondering things were falling apart around me, but eventually I turned that desperation into tenacity. I practiced vehemently during the summer for around three to four hours per session. I’d watch documentaries of jazz legends like Charlie Parker and Dexter Gordon up until 2 AM to learn more about the history and hardships of the developing genre. I’d transcribe standard jazz repertoire by ear from online videos into a binder manuscript paper after learning the chord changes and…

Everyone knows the iconic poster of the girl in a denim jumpsuit and a red polka-dot bandana in front of a yellow background saying “We Can Do It!”. Even if the name “Rosie the Riveter” does not ring a bell, her face is one someone cannot go a lifetime without seeing. This piece of propaganda, and many others including songs and stories, are all part of the campaign that is Rosie the Riveter. Originated in the early the 1940’s, this campaign inspired millions of women to get out of the typical…