structure from European classical music; melodic and harmonic qualities from nineteenth-century American folk music; religious music; work songs and minstrel show music” (Feather 23). It is from these spirituals, blues and folk songs that the earliest ragtime and Dixieland brass bands of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s arose and paved the way for what was soon to become the new popular “fad” known as jazz. In 1917 with the closing of Storyville due to a federal order ending legalized prostitution, many
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of fifteen, Basie was already playing some resorts and amateur shows, and he eventually wound up in New York City. In 1924 Basie went to Harlem and met the great stride piano player Fats Waller. It was in Harlem, that he discovered his calling of ragtime and stride piano, mainly from his organ teacher, Waller. Fats taught Basie the intricacies of the organ and introduced him to other stride legends, James P. Johnson and Willie "The Lion" Smith. These early influences greatly impacted Basie, helping
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Unit 5 – Socio-Political and Economic Environment March 11, 2012 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to identify a cultural artifact that best represents the society in which we live today. This paper will analyze in detail the jazz saxophone. This paper will examine its origin, it development, and its roots in American jazz. This paper will also explore the changes this artifact will have on future generations. Socio-Political Economic Environment If there were a
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Literature Review -- The Trend of American Pop Music From 1990s to 2000s As the development of globalization, we are getting more and more things from abroad, music, especially American music is a part of which. The United States has produced many popular musicians and composers in the modern world. Beginning with the birth of recorded music, American performers have continued to lead the field of popular music.This article is meant to give you an introduction and explanation of how the American
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Trumpeters Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis became two of the most inspiring American jazz musicians of all time by accessing very differently to their art. In the analysis an album from each artist, I choose “What A Wonderful World” of Louis Armstrong and “Kind of Blue” of Miles Davis. Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971) was the most influential performer to affect a lot of Jazz musicians. He influenced the whole jazz population with his amazing voice and energetic trumpet. And he played
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Aaron Copland and the American Sound Aaron Copland searched far and wide to find a sound he could call American. He wanted to break away from European traditions and create a sort of nationalistic music that really felt like the American spirit was within it. To understand his want and persistent need to find this sound, the elements that should be examined are his upbringing, formal training, connections in networking, and his outside influences of different musical styles. Copland was born the
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Emerging out of World War One was a very difficult time for the citizens of America, especially for the youth. After losing almost everything, including their lives, to the war, the frivolous ways of the “Flaming Youth” as they were often called, gave a welcome relief to devastation. Nothing seemed too irrational (Pendergast). A social revolution resulted, causing a massive shift in American culture. The culture of the “Victorian Era” is a sharp contrast to that of the “Roaring Twenties”; instead
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classical, contemporary, indie, rock-n-roll, opera, Latino, the list goes on. In the different genres music there are also different sub-genres. For instance in classical music there are different types of classical music, for example the waltz, and also ragtime music. In the Gospel genre there are southern gospel, sacred gospel, contemporary gospel, Christian, hymns, etc… Music has always been a part of different cultures throughout history and around the world. Jazz music was started in Africa, yet developed
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patient begins to count the carriages at her funeral, I take away fifty percent from the curative power of medicines." After the doctor had gone, Sue went into the workroom and cried. Then she went to Johnsy's room with her drawing board, whistling ragtime. Johnsy lay with her face toward the window. Sue stopped whistling, thinking she was asleep. She began making a pen and ink drawing for a story in a magazine. Young artists must work their way to "Art" by making pictures for magazine stories. Sue
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instruments and would use the clapping of their hands to praise God. To them, they used music and dance in spiritual and nonreligious ways. The slaves way of worship created musical traditions that impacted the development of American music. In the North, ragtime later descended because of the black communities style of music, and in the south the roots of gospel and blues were introduced in the work songs and field hollers. Because of the way the slaves brought about christian music, spirituals were being
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