Chapter Overview

Chapter 6 Jazz in America

Jazz is studied and performed throughout the world, is an accepted part of music curricula in American high schools and colleges, and is a respected form of both entertainment and art music whose major innovations and developments have been stimulated by black Americans.

This chapter explores the context of jazz in American society, cultural factors leading to its creation as an American music style, the nature of jazz, its various styles as they evolved, and its most influential artists.

Goals for Listening

Recognize and describe swing rhythm

Recognize and describe syncopation

Recognize and describe improvisation

Recognize and describe 32-bar chorus with bridge

Recognize and describe 12-bar blues

Recognize and describe big band

Recognize and describe combo

Recognize and describe vibrato

Recognize and describe mutes

Recognize and describe comping

Recognize and describe scat singing

Recognize and describe walking bass

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