History of Jazz

What are the essential characteristics of jazz? How do jazz musicians tell stories?  What is the future of jazz? In this talk, Cal State Fullerton music historian Dr. Matt Thomas will present an overview of jazz history introducing prominent styles such as Dixieland, Swing, Bebop, Cool, and Free Jazz. Listening techniques for improving our appreciation of jazz will be suggested drawing from the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, and many more.