Jazz dance

Jazz Compare and Contrast Jazz was the music of the 20’s people who listened to it back then were considered rebels. The artists that really got the ball rolling with this new sound was Jelly Roll Morton, Joe King Oliver, Sidney Bichet, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington. These men changed the way people looked at music for ever. They come from different backgrounds but impact the music world in a long lasting way, which leads to their own situations by the end of their careers. These artists…

of jazz goes back very far, and still holds roots in almost all of music today. Jazz is one of the widest known forms of music around the world it is all around people whether they realize it or not. Jazz styles are in songs throughout a span of time periods, ranging from around 1895 to present day. When musicians break down a song into its simplest forms, there are certain common jazz styles that are present. Most listeners do not realize that what he or she is hearing is some form of jazz in…

which has withstood the test of time. In today’s world we have experienced some of the greatest compositions that have or will ever be written. Everything resulting from classical music, inspiring other eras of music such as Baroque, Romantic and Jazz, to these types of music inspiring music genres that we listen to daily, music is simply the theme song to life, with a very versatile palate to fit every desire. The…

Technology has been improving forever, due to the great people behind it. This has helped music to grow and to become more popular now days. Been known for its artists, for the sound, for the rhythm music has been changing because of technology. Therefore, new instruments are now coming to light. There are a whole lot of new programs to edit and make it more likable. My two all time favorite artists are Jennifer Lopez and Nina Simone. Both of them come from similar cultures even though their…

established a technique that, like Holm’s approach, took advantage of other dance techniques, such as ballet and modern, and morphed components of each into a new art form (Sabo, Made in America 44). Not only did Gus use others’ techniques, but he also anticipated the manipulation of his own technique to fit into his students’ personal style. Giordano’s jazz technique, though codified, is part of a changing tradition. Gus desired jazz to be of its time by constantly being influenced by music and…

Some people think they know the exact definition and history of pop music, when really there's not one. Many believe that pop music has all been the same, when it has changed multiple times and still is changing. The history of Pop music is important because it tells you how the world’s culture has changed. Unlike country or rock, pop music isn’t a specific category. The term for pop music has been changing all of the time. At first it was known as popular music (“Pop Music History Facts and…

attended a Bakersfield Jazz Workshop concert at The Mark. The group’s name that performed that night was J.T. Butler and Friends. The men who performed in the group that night were Steve Eisen, John Calo, J.T. Butler, Paul, Daniel Lopez, Doug Davis, and Rick Lincoln. Steve played the trumpet, John played the saxophone, J.T. Butler played the guitar along with Paul, Daniel Lopez played the drums, Doug Davis played the keyboard, and Rick Lincoln played the bass. The style of jazz music the group…

listen to the “Hot Style Jazz” of the time. Joe King Oliver acted as Armstrong's father and teacher for a large portion of his life, giving him his first trumpet and a chance to play at some of his gigs. From there he went on to join a variety of semi-successful groups. In 1922 at the age of 21 Louis moves to Chicago to again play Joe Olivers band. Slowly being recognized for his music, on April 5, 1923 he recorded his first song as a member of King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band. In February,…

Mel joining the jazz band would be more beneficial because he would grow as a musician and even become better in academics. I believe when a person strives to reach a lofty goal he or she can always achieve their goals. I feel that his friends should also support him in this decision as it could help them succeed as well. This Decision wouldn't just benefit him but his bandmates too. If Mel chooses to join the Jazz band he will grow not only as a musician but his friends can grow as well. Mel…

several jazz songs with his friend Vic Donnell. They performed a variety of songs from blues, jazz roll, to bebop etc. Marty Liquori was the guitarist and his friend Vic Donnell the Keyboardist. Then the concert took a musical break and later they were joined by vocalist Patti Markoch where she sung a few songs while they played. Every songs will be listed below, including style with a brief description. The first song that they performed was “Alice in Wonderland,” it was executed in a jazz roll…