University of Miami Jazz Timeline Report

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I'm working on a music multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

have a deeper understanding of the development and history of Jazz from its origins until 1955.

learn about major figures from each style period.

  • identify the unique characteristics of each style of Jazz and be able to identify them by listening.
  • Directions
  • Use your textbook and other resources to create a Timeline of the History of Jazz from its origins to 1955. 

Your timeline must include the following:

Roots of Jazz - Blues, Ragtime, and Brass Bands.

  • The first three major style periods of Jazz - Early Jazz (New Orleans/Chicago), Swing, and Bebop
  • Musical Characteristics of each time period.  

Examples of performers and composers in each style (at least three for each).

  • Examples of recordings (at least one for each style). Please include a video or audio file.
  • You could use any tools to create your timeline. 

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Jazz Timeline

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Jazz Timeline
The first groups of Africans are sold as slaves to America.
Congo Square was established as slave music and dance.
Jazz was characterized by improvisation. Jazz was played at
picnics, parades, carnivals, rallies, and dances. Brass bands
were popular (Meadows, 2001).

The 1800s

1890-1915
The New Orleans Jazz became popular. This kind of jazz was
played by small groups of artists (5 to 8). The melodic
instruments such as cornet, trumpet, and clarinet were used in
this style. Solos were also released during this period...

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UT Austin

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