MUS V07 - History of Jazz

    Recent Professors
    Andrew Tholl, Eugene Shapiro, Fundi Legohn
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    46–50 students
    Difficulty
    4.1Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUS V07
    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