1. Jeff Carlsen ISys 201 - section2 1 Reasons to Become a Jazz Musician… …or at least a jazz fanatic

2. 2 Why should you learn jazz? Jazz is culture: This music was born in America!

3. 3 Why should you learn jazz? Jazz is culture: This music was born in America! Jazz has a variety of sub-styles. There’s something for everybody.

4. 4 Why should you learn jazz? Jazz is culture: This music was born in America! Jazz has a variety of sub-styles. There’s something for everybody. Jazz is improvisation: creativity and expression at its best.

5. 5 Why should you learn jazz? Jazz is culture: This music was born in America! Jazz has a variety of sub-styles. There’s something for everybody. Jazz is improvisation: creativity and expression at its best. Jazz is full of genius musical talent.

6. 6 Culture of Jazz Jazz finds it’s roots in early African American music, the blues, and ragtime. The first jazz band to record was “The Original Dixieland Jazz Band,” in 1917. Their phonograph record created a sensation in the United States, as well as overseas. Louis Armstrong innovated jazz by bringing the soloist to the forefront of the music. In the 20’s – 40’s, Big Band jazz emerged as the most popular music of the era. WWII economy drives large ensembles out of work, and bebop jazz appears. These smaller groups revolutionize jazz. A variety of styles are born over the next 50 years, including Modal, Cool, Fusion, and others. Jazz is now a celebrated worldwide phenomenon. Most countries have a jazz scene to some degree.

7. 7 Jazz style Blues New Orleans Jazz Big Band Swing Bebop Modal JazzCool JazzFree Jazz Rock Fusion Jazz

8. 8 Jazz is a truly versatile form of music. In its purest form, jazz can stand on its own, creative and intense. But, because of its versatility, jazz is often blended with other styles of music: R&B, rock, latin, classical. You name it. This is exactly the quality that allows jazz to appeal to every individual taste. *Listen to a few selected jazz styles… Jeff Carlsen Baritone Sax

9. 9 Jazz Genii Yesterday: Miles Davis Charlie Parker John Coltrane Dexter Gordon Oscar Peterson Today: Nicholas Payton Pat Metheny Michael Brecker Roy Hargrove Joshua Redman Genius: somebody with exceptional ability, especially somebody whose intellectual or creative achievements gain worldwide recognition

10. 10 The End Now, sit back and listen to the Matt Catingub Big Band take it away...