MUS C143 - History of Jazz

    Recent Professors
    Chris Hornung
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Formerly: MUS C106. An overview of the social and musical characteristics of music in the Jazz era from the early 20th century to the present, with an emphasis on its impact on American culture and the world. An appreciation of jazz history will be achieved through compact discs, videos, live performances, and multimedia.