Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionSurveys the historical and musical development of jazz as a unique African American expression from the beginning of slavery in the U.S. to the current global multicultural expression of jazz in the twenty-first century. Emphasis is placed on how racial, socio-economic, and gender relationships between whites, African Americans and Latinos were reflected in and influenced by jazz musicians, and the evolving technological contexts in which jazz has developed. Students become active listeners, and develop culturally relevant aesthetic criteria in contextualizing jazz performances.Usually HeldTue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm