Questions to Consider 1. What do ethnomusicologists mean when they say, “Music is universal, but it is not a universal language”? They mean that music is not a language because music does not have specific symbols in standard patterns and does not have grammar rules and also music can mean different things to people in different cultures. 2. What are potential problems in classifying music as “classical,” “folk,” or “popular”? The problem is that they suggest that one type of music
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“Satchmo” Armstrong, often called the grandfather of jazz, pioneered the artform and to this day is considered one of the most influential musicians of all time. When asked to describe jazz, he famously responded “If you have to ask, you’ll never know”. Many have criticised this reply for its vague nature and for not directly answering the question, but I believe this quote describes jazz and its purpose perfectly. What Armstrong was trying to say was that jazz is meant to be felt rather than thought about
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“Duke” Ellington was a jazz musician that was a composer, pianist and bandleader of jazz orchestras. Ellington was born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. Ellington started to get a profile at a cotton club in Harlem with his orchestra he led. By the 1930’s Ellington and his orchestra had a tour and Europe and was being known by many. At this point Ellington wasn’t even the category of jazz, he was in the category of American Music. In Ellington’s orchestra were some excellent jazz musicians, such as
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“Duke” Ellington was a jazz musician that was a composer, pianist and bandleader of jazz orchestras. Ellington was born April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C. Ellington started to get a profile at a cotton club in Harlem with his orchestra he led. By the 1930’s Ellington and his orchestra had a tour and Europe and was being known by many. At this point Ellington wasn’t even the category of jazz, he was in the category of American Music. In Ellington’s orchestra were some excellent jazz musicians, such as
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brilliant players such as Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams playing in his rhythm section. Together they brought forth the invention of Funky Soul Jazz with George Coleman as the tenor, which Wayne Shorter later came to replace. Very predictable of Miles, he changed his style again, this time a unique mix between Hard Bop and Free Jazz. After this movement was fully established by Miles, surprisingly enough, he changed again, he just could not keep a straight pace. He brought in Chick Corea
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hero to the African-American community for so many years. Bebop, a new form of jazz, had blossomed in the 1940s. Featuring young geniuses such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, the younger generation of musicians saw themselves as artists, not as entertainers; they saw Armstrong's stage persona and music as old-fashioned and criticized him in the press. Armstrong fought back, but for many young jazz fans, he was regarded as an out-of-date performer with his best days behind him
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The Harlem neighborhood is overrun by drugs and poverty, but somehow the strength of the community is what helps combat the problems and aide as protection for the children. The community spend a lot of time sharing stories and assisting with deterring children from the wrong paths. This is where the author illustrates love and strength within the community. Music is where Sonny is able to help the community direct their frustrations and worries. The character Creole explained that this is known
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CharliesVlogs. Puth played piano throughout his childhood and studied jazz at the age of 10. As a high school student, he spent his Saturdays commuting into the city to study classical and jazz at Manhattan School of Music in Harlem. “I thought I was going to be a jazz piano player, but I always had an interest in pop because my parents would listen to all this pop music,” he recalls. “I always tried to incorporate pop elements into the jazz I was playing.” Puth began listening to more and more pop, fascinated
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Ellington’s last words, “Music is how I live, why I live and how I will be remembered.” Ellington was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York City. Although he is no longer alive we have his legacy, music, and ambition to remember him by. The jazz legend will always be remembered and reverenced for his renowned music and dynamic personality. He was awarded with numerous awards from the Presidents of The United States, Grammys, Pulitzer, and the French Legion Of
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While both Hipster from the Beat Generation and Hipsters today have a lot in common, the original hipsters accomplished, set grounds, and made a bigger name for themselves. Hipsters have been around for decades and have had the same goal, which is to relatively stand outside of the mainstream crowd. However, I believe the idea of being a hipster and knowing what it is to call oneself a hipster has been misconceived. Hipsters today do not really understand what it means to be different and a Hipster;
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