MUS 106 - History of Jazz

    Recent Professors
    Shelly Mahpar, Giancarlo Anderson, Marcus Wilcher
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Difficulty
    4.1Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course is a chronological survey of Jazz forms, styles, and movements. Included in the course is a study of the origins and the development of Jazz. The major performing artists, composers, lyricists and arrangers are all studied. An emphasis is placed on the impact of Jazz on Rock and Roll and Pop Music. Another emphasis is placed on the impact of Classical Music on Jazz as well as the impact that Jazz has had in recent years on Classical Music.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:05pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:35pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:40pm