...History of Jazz 10/9/2011 Swing. A new evolution of music was developing during the 1930s. What was developing was possibly the most notable styles, movements and sub-genres to evolve out of Jazz, the unmistakable Swing. This new style was about more than just the music and great musicians, it was a reaction to a pivotal time in America’s history, it was a cultural phenomenon, it made people get up and dance. This was an important musical movement for this country, most notable the younger generation, in that it was a welcome distraction to the war that was engulfing all of our resources and attention, along with what was going on in our own backyards; the Great Depression. The danceability of swing was a great stress reliever and a way to have some much needed fun. One thing that makes Swing an experience is the size of the majority of the bands performing this music at that time. And due to the general size of these bands, it was dubbed the Big Band Era. These bands relied on complex scores of standards and new original material alike. Any improvisation was reserved for a soloist, since 10-20 musicians attempting to improvise all at once could be quite a fiasco. This new evolution of Jazz also added something new to the musical mix, and that new ingredient were lyrics. The more consistent musical arrangements and performances, along with the addition of lyrics, made Swing more relatable for larger audiences and therefore became popular amongst those that may have...
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...Jazz is an art form that originated and developed in America. Even though Jazz was created using the musical instincts of the African and European traditions, it reflects the American life. Over the years Jazz music has played a key role by reflecting an American’s right to personal freedom of expression. For instance, “Jazz has been called the purest expression of American democracy; a music built on individualism and compromise, independence and cooperation [1].” It has had a major influence on many musical styles and genres within the American society and continues to do so. Therefore, Jazz can be called the true American Classical Music. Just like Classical Music, Jazz has its own standard of literacy, form, and complexity. It has established a value over time and it allows many cultures to communicate thought as well as ideas with one another for Jazz is widely known. The only time Jazz was considered mainstream was the in the 1930s commonly known as the Swing Era. This is the time where many musicians were finally experimenting with the music and crafting jazz arrangements for bigger bands. The end of the Swing Era was marked by one main disaster. This had to do largely with the direct effects of World War II itself for members in the big bands were forced to serve their country [1]. There were also gas shortages, a tax raise, and curfew. These dissuaded people from going out which had a dramatic impact on the Swing. Since then Jazz music then proceeded to decline in popularity...
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...The Big Band Era of the 1930s The Big Band Era of the 1930s Introduction- The Great Depression during the 1930s was an extreme struggle for all Americans, but the music of the Big Band Era lifted the spirits of struggling citizens. I. Revival of music during the Great Depression A. Effects of the Great Depression on the music industry B. How music started to regain its popularity during harsh times C. The role of technology in reviving the music culture II. Impact of the Big Band Era A. Evolution of Jazz into Swing B. Characteristics of the swing culture III. “Big Bands” of the Big Band Era A. How the jazz genre began B. The components of a “big band” C. Louis Armstrong: prominent music icon of the 1930s Conclusion- The Big Band Era during the 1930s helped many Americans escape the hardships of their every day lives during the Great Depression and has left a huge impact on America which still resides in people today. The Big Band Era of the 1930s Music affects the lives of people all around the world, and it plays a major role in the development of all cultures. People use music to express themselves, an event, or thoughts in a way simple, ordinary words cannot. Because people are constantly changing, music also changes throughout the times. Many different eras of music are well known, but one very prominent timeframe in music is America’s Big Band Era of the 1930s. The Big Band Era uplifted the broken...
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...Shantae Todd Intro to Jazz History Mrs. Lester 10 February 2014 "King of the Clarinet" Artie Shaw was a bandleader, clarinetist, composer, and writer. He was born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky on May 23, 1910, in New York, New York. Sometimes referred to as the King of the Clarinet, Artie Shaw was one of the leading jazz performers and bandleaders of the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s. Born on New York’s Lower East Side, he was the only child of Jewish immigrants from Russia and Austria. The family eventually moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where Shaw spent many of his formative years. A shy child, he was deeply hurt by the anti-Semitic taunts from his schoolmates. Shaw was further wounded when his father abandoned the family. While he learned the ukulele early on, Shaw first started getting serious about playing music when he took up the saxophone. He later moved on to the clarinet. Around the age of 15, he quit school to learn to become a better musician. Shaw listened to such jazz greats as Bix Beiderbecke and Louis Armstrong in an effort to improve his own playing. Moving to Cleveland, he eventually found work with Austin Wylie, a well-known bandleader. In addition to his music, Shaw was an avid reader and maintained literary aspirations. In 1927 Artie heard several "race" records, the kind then being made solely for distribution in black (or "colored," as they were then known) districts. After listening entranced to Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five playing Savoy Blues...
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...IDIOMS:- Arranged Marriage Pendahuluan (just pilih satu je sebab paling banyak letak 2 perfect dah) 1. A hot potato – hangat dibicarakan, popular. (The topic discussed is a hot potato as it happens quite a number recently) 2. At the drop of a hat – semestinya, of course! (This statement is supported and accepted by public at the drop of a hat because of its relevancy) > kalau you sokong 3. Barking up the wrong tree – menyalahkan orang/situasi yang tidak sepatutnya. (Sensitive and sensational topic as it is, a person should not just jump into their own opinion without considering all the point of view as they could barking up the wrong tree) 4. Give the benefit without the doubt – percaya bulat-bulat, main ikut je. (Before anyone jump into their own conclusion and judgements, we surely should not give the benefit without the doubt) 5. Once in a blue moon – jarang-jarang. (At some’s awareness, arranged marriage is something that happens once in a blue moon, but believe it or not, it has quite a number recently) Penutup (just pilih satu je sebab paling banyak letak 2 perfect dah) 1. Take with a grain of salt – tak ambik serious kata orang. (Despite what comments people had on arranged marriage, everyone had their own two cents (ni pun idioms gak tapi sokay macam simpulan bahasa je bukan peribahasa) and are freely to support or oppose the practice. Therefore, people should not take with a grain of salt if someone are against their side) 2. Let it...
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...there is a typical of Basie’s early riff style. There were at least five different riffs. You know, there was one riff of saxophones used behind the trombone solo. Another riff the trumpets used behind the saxophone solo. And another ensemble chorus, which consisted of about three different riffs: the saxophone section doing one, the trombones doing another, and the trumpets doing another one. The instrumentation is based on “head arrangements” where each section makes up their part based on what the other sections are playing. The Basie’s music is always intended for dancing and thus it makes sense that he has the best rhythm section, which bases on bass, drums and guitar in the song. The high- fidelity (hi-fi) song affects a lot of big bands. Finally until duration of the song (3.19 minute), people want to dance. -------------------------------------------- [ 1 ]. The 12-bar blues or blues changes are one of the most popular chord progressions in popular...
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...Two day conference on sustainability for interational students in business administration. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sustainability refers to the capacity to remain in existence, survive. So the subject area of sustainability covers wide range of aspects in various fields. So to start with the conference on sustainability for interational students in business administration, it is important make an account of elements to be considered for the confidence. A small group consisting of international students should be formed in this regard, so as to discuss the matters to be included in the conference. Then after having the discussion of various aspects of sustainability, the group should make a prioritised list of discussion, having taken into consideration the opinions of all the group members. Then the event must be properly planned and the venue, date, time and all the other arrangements should be made beforehand. Various small groups must be formed and the group members must be allocated responsibility of various tasks ranging from planning the timings with proper breaks in between, arrangement of breakfast and meals, seating arrangements etc. Every group must be made to function under a lead, to whom they all report. Finally, the leader of the group must be made to report to the Organizer of the conference about the progress and accomplishment of activities allocated to the...
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...BSAD161: Intermediate Accounting I to: | Susan B. Hughes | from: | Bryan Bathalon | subject: | Research Case 12-4 | date: | February 10, 2014 | | | Hemo-Tech Inc. and Extract Co have recently entered into a contractual arrangement over the manufacturing and shipment of product BIO-7, equipment used in the extraction and storing of patients’ blood samples. A clearly defined list of equipment and services have been constructed and documented, serving as a foundation in the agreement between the two organizations. The pertinent question regarding the arrangement between Hemo-Tech Inc. and Extract is whether or not Hemo has identified all of the potential deliverables in this arrangement. After carefully examining the contractual arrangement I have come to the conclusion that Hemo has not correctly identified all of its potential deliverables. At the end of the agreement for part one Hemo states that they adopted the FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, in the submission of its engagements with Extract Co. This is noteworthy because currently, Hemo has identified the deliverables as five units of equipment, 50 boxes of equipment supplies, installation of the product, one-year monitor and test services, and three-years of report services. I believe each of these is correctly identified. However, I have determined that there are three more potential deliverables that need to be included as well. These are the technological...
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...P3 Budget Planning budget planning is an assessment of the salary and costs over a particular time of time. Planning is valuable to any organizations as it serves to control and see the execution estimation to their part in arranging. Planning can be partitioned into 2 primary stages, and it is long haul arranged, business level arranging and transient arranged. With planning, organizations or associations can help estimating their arrangement, giving business bearing. A financial plan can give the organizations points and goals arrangement works, and it likewise will help the business to be compelling. By utilizing a financial plan, the organizations can perceive how well they're doing later on, and help the organizations to dodge sudden issues. The imperativeness of observing is it serves to prioritize using and deal with our cash. With checking plan it additionally will help the organizations distinguish inefficient consumptions, accomplish monetary objectives, and adjust rapidly as the money related circumstance change every now and again. Plan have their part in controlling an associations, plan can be utilized to check execution against the targets set in the monetary allowance. With successful plan control the business can meet their points and goals, a funding likewise ought to The imperativeness of planning: • with planning, it will give a system for utilizing assets inside the business. • it will help with forward considering. • it will demonstrate...
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...Bebop was only around for a short period of time but, had a significant influence on all jazz music to come after it. Bebop is different than big band as far as size. Bebop was usually made up of bands that consisted of a string bass, drums, a piano and maybe a guitar. There was usually a soloist as well. When bebop came around in the 1940’s, it was during the time of “Swing” and big band jazz. Swing was for dancing and required big bands. Because of the fact that there was a lot of racism during this time, many Caucasian musicians worked in big bands. Where as many African American musicians still had hard times finding work, even though many of them were the best jazz artists around. The African American bands still had to move around to find work. Whereas many Big Bands had regular gigs and did not. Many of the black artists became worn out from all of the traveling around and quite frankly were getting tired of all of the racism that they had incurred. Many musicians wanted to break away from big bands and become highlighted artists on their own. Many knew that if they could have a successful career as a solo artist, they potentially would have it made. They would be able to break free of the dependence on other members and maybe start their own band and maybe even possibly land a record deal!...
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...Jazz and It's History Jazz started when World War I had just ended and a social revolution was on it's way. Customs and values of previous were rejected. Life was to be lived to the fullest. This was also known as the era of the "lost generations," and the "flapper" with her rolled stockings, short skirts, and straight up-and-down look. They disturbed their elders in the casino, night clubs, and speakeasies that replaced the ballrooms of prewar days. Dancing became more informal - close of the nineteenth century in the unpleasant dance halls and whorehouses of the South and Midwest where the word Jazz commonly meant sexual intercourse. Southern blacks, delivered from slavery a few decades before, started playing European music Afro modifications. The first place of jazz has many origins: New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Kansas City are just a few. But New Orleans was and still remains an important jazz center. The ethnic rainbow of people who went to the bars and whorehouses were a big part of the development of jazz. The city had been under Spanish French rule because of the Louisiana purchase. By 1900, it was a blend of Spanish, French, English, German, Italian, Slavic and countless blacks originally brought in as slaves The first jazz bands contained a "rhythm section" consisting of a string bass, drums, and a guitar or banjo, and a "melodic section" with one or two cornets, a trombone, a clarinet, and sometimes even a violin. Years later, jazz was taken over...
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...Collin HIlton 3/30/15 Dr. Joanna Smolko Jazz Video Log Jazz was born in New Orleans in the earless 1800's. Jazz was played in many theaters in New Orleans at its start. The first jazz hit was written down and performed by a white man named Daddy Rice, he had stolen the song from an african american man named Jim Crowe. African American slaves were a huge part of early jazz music and its upbringing. Around the same as jazz New Orleans began to hear the blues. Many slaves played the blues to find mean in there life. The blues was built on just 3 bars. Many song talk about pain, struggle, and climbing to adversity. Though the blues was about troubles and hard labor, the blues was made to make the person feel better not worse. Much of the early blues was about freedom. Soon the blues would change the guitar would be played forever. Blues players were adding vibrato and the end of the notes and shaking notes for a more bluesy effect. in 1890 the lousiana legislature would make black and white must occupy different cars with trains traveling throughout the state. 2 years later a man named Homer Plessie tested the law by sitting in the white mans car and was was arrested and convicted. Because african americans were treated as second class citizens much of the music played in new orleans were black performs playing jazz and the blues to express there frustration and pain they were going through at the time. ...
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...would play a significant role in the development of the modern day Jazz. For decades, the presence of Bebop influenced the management and the formation of group structure that would be important in Jazz. Bebop musicians would be famous all over the world. Before bebop came into being, Swing was the pioneering form of Jazz being played. Swing was characterized by dancing that involved a moderate tempo and a steady four-meter that enhanced the need for the crowd to dance. Unlike most jazz music, Swing was also characterized by large bands that were heavily dependent on written music . Moreover, the development of Swing was made possible by the presence of white bands that were preferred by black bands. The white bands often got jobs such as sponsorships to perform in sponsored radio programs and at times long-lasting jobs in New York to play on prestigious events. Meanwhile, black bands were forced to work harder through travel as means to make a living. Moreover, the condition was worsened as big bands begun to disintegrate as members of such bands felt the structure of the bands was strict. By then, the bandleaders controlled the groups despite the presence of well talented members within the group that had no freedom. However, such talented soloists would perform alone at times to impress the audience. Once they had impressed the audience, they would then break way from these groups and form their bands, a move that bandleaders were against. Consequently, in 1940s, most...
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...the wah-wah pedal, which produced exaggerated pitch in his solos. Often described as “otherworldly,” his electric guitar solos later influenced the transition from rock and roll to psychedelic rock. His solos became legendary and were groundbreaking during his time. In order to alter the pitch of his notes, he would maneuver the guitar’s tremolo arm to expertly create a trademark wavering sound (“Jimi”). Oftentimes, he implemented the effect of “fuzz boxes” or distortion, combined it with repetitive musical phrases reflective of blues, and drove the phrases with fast tempo power chords. His relationship with the electric guitar was intensely personal. On June 18, 1967, Hendrix performed at the Monterey International Pop Festival with his band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience (“The Jimi Hendrix”). At the end of his performance, he set his electric guitar on fire while on stage (“The Jimi Hendrix”). His flamboyant performance style oftentimes involved him playing with his elbow or even his teeth. During certain songs, such as “Wild Thing,” he imitated the distorted sound of an engine revving and held the guitar as if it was a phallic object. The thin, sleek body of the electric guitar allowed for more expressive, energetic performances. Sometimes, he would even thrust towards or lay on his guitar while performing. This highly sexualized performance became his signature and influenced later psychedelic rockers. The practice of sexualizing the electric guitar contributed to the counterculture...
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...What is Jazz? Some people will tell you that jazz is a style of music that originated from African-Americans here in America and was adopted by white people over the years. Other people will tell you that jazz is the heart and soul of Blues music and a spinoff of Ragtime and a way of loosely expressing yourself through music. Both of these interpretations are correct, but by dictionary definition, jazz is music originating from New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through the various increasingly complex styles, generally marked by intricate, propulsive rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, improvisatory, virtuosic solos, melodic freedom, and a harmonic idiom ranging from simple diatonicism through chromaticism to atonality. Jazz music is all of this and yet so much more. In order to play jazz, you have to take something and tweak it to make it your own. The biggest difference between jazz piano and regular classic piano is simply the style in which you play it. With classic piano, you stick to the rhythms and notes that are written on the pages. The music goes almost perfectly with the score and there is no room for relaxation between notes. With jazz piano however, you move with the music. Within the rhythms, you get to swing to your own style. Jazz piano is much more lose and free. Also with jazz, a lot of the times, you improvise the music meaning that it’s not written down and the player comes up with the notes and...
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