MUSC 1110 — - Jazz History
This course is designed to familiarize students with literature and techniques employed in jazz from the 1890s to the present. The course begins with a study of the elements of music, and major jazz styles are considered in historic context. Significant jazz artists studied include Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. Lecture: 3 hours Course completes the following requirements: Fine Arts Critical Thinking Diverse Perspectives Humanities Requirement URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes