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F. Scott called the 1920’s the “Jazz age.” Jazz is a musical form based on improvisation. Jazz was made into three different forms of music African American blues, ragtime, and European-based popular music. Louis Armstrong have a major part with the jazz influenced. Mr. Armstrong was a unofficial ambassador of Jazz. He encourage and influences others to play jazz. One of Duke Ellington famous songs was about the moans…

Upon entering this virtual field trip, the first exhibit that I was very interested in was the Slavery and Freedom exhibition. The reason why, is because this is where the first roots of African-Americans were planted. This exhibition shows the story of slavery and freedom in the history of America. It begins in the 15th century, along Africa and Europe, coming all the way over to the United States. This exhibition ends with the civil war, and the reconstruction of a nation. I was very shocked…

Ana’s Room 5 Monthly Newsletter September Sorted by Alphabetical Order (Not including Introduction) Page 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction to Band Page 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- French to Science Page 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social to Writing Introduction Welcome to Ana’s Room 5 Monthly Newsletter! Here I will be talking about what I…

An interesting part of life is that things never stay the same. Change is something that always finds its way into our lives. Some change can be good, and some can be bad. Although the key thing is that whatever it may be, it’s essentially a new beginning or gateway. Music happens to be a prime example of this kind of transition as it has abundantly shifted overtime. What used to be viewed as the standard sound of music in the past, is now different in the present. The genre of jazz is one to…

Sara Kotwicki History of Jazz Jazz is defined as “a type of music of black American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and usually a regular or forceful rhythm, emerging at the beginning of the 20th century”. () Jazz incorporates two major aspects of both African and European music. The instruments, like the trumpet, piano, or saxophone, are taken directly from European influence. However, the most important aspects of Jazz, including, rhythm, feel, and the extension of…

The Amazing Jazz Age Di’Join M. McCoy Central High School Abstract This paper is about the jazz age. This was around the years of the 1920s. A time of joy and a time of enjoyment. A time when the youth was free and did as they pleased honestly. The times where were very exciting for families and especially the youth /teens at the time. From the various music , to the various type of fashions the kid wore , all the was to the curled and greasy hair styles worn by the boys and girls. I you…

Victor Hugo once said, “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent” (Hugo). Music is not simply an art form, for music can be seen as a basic function in human existence, providing the necessities needed to survive (Yagelski & Miller). For instance, music is recommended to promote quality health and entertainment. According to Brenda Griffin, music is truly remarkable in that it unites all people; when one listens to music, he or she shares a connection…

Duke Ellington once said, “Jazz is freedom”. When he said this, he tried to convey the image that jazz was more than just a genre that people would listen to and a way for people to liberate themselves. There were groups in America facing struggles of oppression, and jazz felt like a way for these people to express themselves. The main groups of people that were touched by the powerfulness of jazz were women and African Americans. The major impact that jazz had was revolutionary for these groups…

enjoyed the beats and rhythm in the music and poetry. Some influential song artists were: Jelly Roll Morton, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five, and many more wonderful artists. ”European and African culture combined together with Blues, Ragtime, Dixie, and Jazz was born” (Alchin). All very outstanding artists. A group of women, called Flappers were an integral…

As I sit here I’m aggravated of the accusations by people who remain ignorant of what essentially goes on in areas they don’t frequently visit. Therefore, this writing is inspired by two things, the first is the media and secondly a favorite song of mine by Tye Tribbett andGreater Anointed entitled “Good in the Hood”. For decades, there have been misconceptions of people who represent African, Asian, European, and Spanish descent that produce the “Lower Income” group or those that reside in…