Undergraduate - UnitATS3822 - Jazz history 2: Readings in improvisation and cross cultural musical relationships

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Professor Tony Gould

Notes

Previously coded MUS3320

Synopsis

This unit explores research in the field of jazz history in the context of diverse approaches to improvisation and the complex relationship between jazz and world music. Relevant texts will be discussed in conjunction with analyses of representative audio and score material.

Outcomes

On the successful completion of the unit, students will:

Gain an understanding of the major trends in approaches to improvisation through jazz history;
Gain an understanding of the influence of diverse world musics on jazz;
Develop a solid foundation for further academic inquiry into jazz via the analysis of improvised solos and cross-cultural musical influences in jazz;
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key artists and their approaches to improvisation and cross-cultural musical relationships introduced in lectures.