MUSC 9 - Jazz Appreciation

    Recent Professors
    Bennett Friedman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 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
    A lecture survey of jazz focusing on its essential musical elements, its origins and evolution as an African-American art form, and the contributions of other American racial/cultural/ethnic groups. Special attention is given to the study of standard jazz forms, stylistic differences, and analysis of live and recorded performances.
    Usually Held
    Tue 10:00am–12:45pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am