Bryan Huynh Music 2310.720 Jazz, Pop, and Rock Dr. Keast 25 July 2014 The Father of Jazz Charles Joseph Bolden was a contemporary African-American cornet player; he was a key inspirational contributor to the jazz style, which earned him the title: the "Father of Jazz." By 1895, when Bolden was merely 18 years old, he led his own semiprofessional band. His nickname was “King Bolden,” and the band he led was extremely popular in New Orleans during the years of 1901-1907. Before Bolden’s boom and bust, the term “jazz” was rarely used to describe music; afterwards, the musical style became extremely prominent.
All these attributes easily lifted Armstrong's fame until it surpassed his predecessor. Another great trumpet player that (literally) shaped trumpets’ place in jazz was Dizzy
Duke Ellington During the 1920’s, jazz became the new, hot thing. Many musicians and composers made their mark during this time period. Duke Ellington was one of them. He turned America on their heads and got them on their feet.
Just like any amazing artist, Miles’ Davis fame and skill did not come overnight. Back in high was when his first job experiences began. He worked at local bars and played at gigs, whenever he had the chance. These were only the beginning, one year later Davis joined the Blue Devils—his first band. He soon to attend Julliard, which led to the launch of his successful career.
Jazz can be characterized by swing, blue notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and lastly improvisation. Louis Armstrong would be considered a father of the American jazz genre. He was also considered one of the central musicians in jazz for his contributions as a trumpet player, composer and singer. Although jazz in deeply rooted in the black community, a variety of other cultures have shared their own experience, style and art to
Jazz is most often thought to have been started in the 1920s as this explosive movement, but that is in fact not the case. Starting in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century many African American musicians have started to explore their taste in improvising, and where better to do that than New Orleans (Anderson). Before the 1920s these jazz musicians have already been going around sharing the unique sound, but up until then, jazz had remained majorly in New Orleans. Interestingly during this period, a common jazz band would consist of a cornet, a clarinet, a trombone, and a rhythm section when at this period of time the clarinet is not commonly associated with being a jazz instrument, it moved into being the saxophone rather. A big
Miles Davis was an extremely talented African American trumpet player from St. Louis who changed the way of Jazz between the 1950s and 1990s. Being one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles was the first jazz musician after the hippie era to influence many listeners in his jazz and rock rhythms. From Miles’ career of almost half a century he received countless awards for his outrageous talent and the music he had produced throughout his lifetime. Miles Davis was a successful Jazz Musician with a loving and supportive family; even though his career ended he is still known and remembered to this day.
Both King Oliver and Louis Armstrong were two very important figures in the creation of jazz. Both of these amazing and talented artist made big impressions in New Orleans during their careers. Joe ‘King’ Oliver is one of the most important figures in early jazz, and created what's called hot jazz. Hot jazz is how they describe his style of collective improvisation.
Jelly Roll Morton, a well known jazz pianist, is known for influencing the formation of jazz in the
Louis Armstrong continues to hold a very important place in the history of jazz music, and will forever remain a jazz
From receiving heavy criticism due to a variety of factors to being the most popular musical genre for Canadians during the Great Depression, jazz music has been responsible for uplifting people’s spirits, shaping cities and changing the face of music. Prohibition and racial tensions in the United States attracted talent, whether immigrants were seeking employment in film or pursuing a career in jazz. The Golden Age of Radio also contributed to jazz’s success, leading jazz to be the most popular genre of the 1930s. It is often forgotten that Canada is home to some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, like Oscar Peterson. Jazz is not only an American concept, contrary to popular
Jazz was one of the major aspects that shaped the Harlem Renaissance the most, and it breached many musical protocols with its syncopated rhythms and improvised instrument solos (The Harlem Renaissance). Jazz lifted African Americans spirits when they were down, and famous jazz artists like Louis Armstrong made it popular. Louis Armstrong, the famous jazz trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star, and comedian, was considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history and the Harlem Renaissance, and he was also credited with ranking Jazz on the musical map (Alchin, Louis Armstrong). He traveled all over the country to share his music, and his charismatic stage presence impressed all popular music around the world. This powerful musician influenced other countless musicians with both his bold trumpet style and distinctive vocals, and with these characteristics, he is known for his song recordings of "Star Dust," "La Vie En Rose," and "What a Wonderful World."
In life, there are few things as organic as jazz music. With its raw sound and scrappy roots, one cannot help but feel life head-on whilst witnessing players produce such a sound right before their eyes. Its origins and arch are a product of the United States’ national culture and identity. Jazz exists not only as a deeply rooted form of art but as a cultural marker, particularly during its commercial peak in the first half of the 20th century. Its impact transcends borders, and it is one of the most beloved musical genres worldwide.
The Differences Between High School and College Cheer There are many differences between high school and college life. Between the learning methods that use, the way people act and the maturity of high school students versus college students, high school and college can be worlds apart. Cheer can also apply to sports and the similarities and differences between the two levels of competition. Cheerleading is very different between high school and college levels.
