Instrumental Jazz 30
CH30.2
Explore jazz music and its performers and educators and their influence in the world.
Indicators for this outcome
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Examine roles that jazz artists might have beyond being performers and identify individuals who fit those particular roles (e.g., Oscar Peterson/teacher, Wynton Marsalis/educator and Louis Armstrong/ambassador). |
| (b) |
A number of jazz artists have First Nations or American Indian heritage. Discuss possible reasons why this is not widely known (e.g., older performers Mildred Bailey and Dave Brubeck spoke to this, younger players such as Sharel Cassity and Julia Keefe have a different outlook). |
| (c) |
Identify influential players of the student's instrument, investigate why these performers are so influential, listen to their music, and give special attention to performers from Saskatchewan and Canada. |
| (d) |
Discuss the First Nations/American Indian heritage of jazz performers such as Oscar Pettiford, Art Farmer, and Jim Pepper and the effect of this heritage on their music and lives. |
| (e) |
Discuss the influence of jazz on contemporary First Nations music. |
| (f) |
Research career avenues in jazz and music in general. See online resources for lists of performers. |
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R070130
Benny Golson
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from Loyola includes an introduction by Tom Piazza and a performance and an interview with saxophonist Benny Golson. It also includes student performances and Golson's comments about the performances. During his interview, Golson recalls the origin of the tunes he performs such as "Along Came Betty," "Blue-n-Boogie," "Killer Joe" and "Whisper Not."
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070156
Toots Thielemans
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU includes a concert duo with Kenny Werner as well as interviews. It includes great playing by one of the greatest harmonica players ever. During his interview, Thielemans describes interesting stories from his life and his fascinating approach to music.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070453
Jazz by Ken Burns Series
This is a series of programs that examines this history of jazz music. A website to accompany the series is available at http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/jazz/home/
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A Masterpiece by Midnight (1960 to the Present)
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C-Jam Blues by Duke Ellington
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Dedicated to Chaos (1940-1945)
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Gumbo (Beginnings to 1917)
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I Cover the Waterfront by Louis Armstrong
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New Rhumba by Miles Davis
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Our Language (1924-1929)
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Risk (1945-1955)
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Swing. Pure Pleasure (1935-1937)
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Swing. The Velocity of Celebration (1937-1939)
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The Adventure (1956-1960)
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The First Frame
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The Gift (1917-1924)
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The True Welcome (1929-1934)
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$209.95 (complete series)
Record posted/updated:
December 7, 2018
R054215
Living Effortless Mastery. Kenny Werner
This DVD includes Kenny Werner's performances at two master classes with his trio Live at the Blue Note and with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra. It begins with a 41 minute clinic on "Free Jazz" at an International Association of Jazz Educators conference.
Werner's effortless mastery approach teaches students to remove blocks between them and their artistic expression and encourages them to practice with greater efficiency, concentration and effectiveness.
Werner's effortless mastery approach teaches students to remove blocks between them and their artistic expression and encourages them to practice with greater efficiency, concentration and effectiveness.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070133
Cecil Taylor
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU provides a great introduction to avant-garde jazz. It includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and an interview with pianist Cecil Taylor. It also includes student performances and Taylor's comments about the performances. Included are excerpts from Taylor's poetry and a poetry improvisation.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050290
Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life
Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and composer, Wynton Marsalis, draws upon lessons he has learned from a lifetime of playing jazz. He describes this uniquely American music form and demonstrates how a real understanding of the central idea of jazz and the unique balance between self-expression and the sacrifice for the common good is exemplified on the bandstand and how music can enrich every aspect of one's life. Marsalis helps to understand the life-changing message of the blues, reveals secrets about playing and listening and passes on wisdom he has gathered from working with three generations of great musicians. A chapter provides a brief synopsis of a variety of jazz artists and includes a list of recommended music titles.
The book includes a forward, an afterward, a table of contents and an extensive index. It is illustrated with black-and-white photographs.
The book includes a forward, an afterward, a table of contents and an extensive index. It is illustrated with black-and-white photographs.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$22.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070152
Jimmy and Percy Heath
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and an interview with saxophonist Jimmy Heath and bass player Percy Heath. It also includes student performances and the brothers' comments about the performances. Jimmy and Percy Heath recall stories as they play duos such as "Sleeves," "Round Midnight," "Love Song" and "Prince Albert."
A second DVD provides special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Jimmy and Percy Heath and transcriptions of "Sleeves" and "Love Song". During the interview, the brothers talk about making a living and the New Jazz Quartet.
The transcription scrolls across the screen while the brothers are playing "Love Song" and "Sleeves."
A second DVD provides special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Jimmy and Percy Heath and transcriptions of "Sleeves" and "Love Song". During the interview, the brothers talk about making a living and the New Jazz Quartet.
The transcription scrolls across the screen while the brothers are playing "Love Song" and "Sleeves."
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070138
Gerry Mulligan. The Age of Steam (CD/DVD Pack)
The CD includes the original A&M recording of "The Age of Steam." The DVD includes a master class, a documentary, a Dolby Digital stereo and surround sound mix of the original recordings and interviews with several of the artists who participated in the recording including Bob Brookmeyer, Roger Kellaway, Tom Scott and Stephan Goldman. The DVD also includes PDFs of the sheet music for each composition on the recording.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$33.50
Record posted/updated:
December 7, 2018
R070139
Hank Jones
This DVD set from The Jazz Master Class Series from NYU includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and interview with pianist Hank Jones. It also includes student perfomances and Jones' comments about the performances. Jones recalls stories about his time with different performers. He performs tunes such as "The Very Thought of You," "Alone Together" and "Ain't Misbehavin'."
A second DVD includes special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Hank Jones and a transcription of "Alone Together."
The transcription scrolls across the screen while Jones is playing.
A second DVD includes special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Hank Jones and a transcription of "Alone Together."
The transcription scrolls across the screen while Jones is playing.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054446
The Jazz Piano Book
The Jazz Piano Book is a comprehensive and concise resource that summarizes musical theory and includes jazz harmony. The book covers a range of topics including 3 note voicings, scales and modes, improvisation, chords and comping. Jazz standards are cited and annotated examples are included. Many piano styles, such as stride, Bud Powell voicings, block chords and more are covered.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$35.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R052743
Jazz Styles. Student Book: History and Analysis(11th ed.)
This resource is for university level courses, but provides excellent information for those teaching secondary level courses in jazz and music. It is organized historically and the styles are presented chronologically. The innovations by single artists, the influence of other players and the chance occurrences that were combined, modified and developed in original ways have also been included. The focus of the text is jazz history and the analysis of the styles is presented in four sections: basics of jazz, premodern jazz, modern jazz 40s to 60s and modern jazz 60s to the present.
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Jazz Styles. Jazz Classics CD Set
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$132.85
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070135
Clark Terry
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU includes an introduction by Gary Giddins and a performance and an interview with trumpet player Clark Terry. It also includes student performances and Terry's comments about the performances. During the clinic sections, Clark Terry interacts with students and demonstrates his suggestions. He recalls stories as he performs tunes such as "Perdido," "I Don't Want to be Kissed," "Bye, Bye Blackbird" and "Mumbles."
A second DVD provides special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Clark Terry and a transcription of "Perdido."
A second DVD provides special features such as pre- and post-class interviews with the students, interviews with Gary Giddins and Clark Terry and a transcription of "Perdido."
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070153
Phil Woods
This DVD from The Jazz Master Class series from NYU includes a concert performance, workshops with student ensembles, an interview with students, Phil Woods, Gary Giddins and duets with Eric Doney.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$22.39
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018