MUS V07 - History of Jazz

    Recent Professors
    Eugene Shapiro, Andrew Tholl, Fundi Legohn
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–50 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
    This course surveys jazz history and examines both musical and cultural perspectives from the roots in ragtime, blues and American popular music, to the diverse styles of today. The focus will be on important individuals, groups, styles, and influences, as well as the impact of American society and world culture. Guest artists and lecturers and analyses of recordings may be included.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:30pm–3:45pm, Tue Thu 2:30pm–4:35pm