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Perspectives on Jazz: The Vocal Tradition

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X100 (1 semester unit in Music)

Learn about the history of jazz singing and explore the social context of each historical period as an important backdrop to the growth of vocal jazz and its various styles, from blues to bebop, gospel to swing, ballads, bossa nova, and vocal improvisation. You will find a supportive environment in which to sing samples of the great jazz standards, to explore vocal creativity, and to find out what it means to be a jazz singer.

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