Michael Jefry Stevens and Friends: What is Jazz?

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This introduction to jazz, geared toward non-musicians, involves the music of well-known American jazz composers, such as Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis, and a historical perspective of the music. The role of various jazz instruments is examined. In addition, discussions of music as a language, and jazz as self-expression, are featured. The workshop can easily be combined with a mini-concert.

Note: For more information contact Jeffrey Allison, Paul Mellon Educator and Statewide Programs Coordinator, VMFA.