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Course Description

The first three weeks we will study the “History of the Big Bands” taught by Roger Spencer. We will cover the evolution of the big bands from the smaller Duke Ellington ensembles of the 1920s through the eras of swing. We will discuss styles, instrumentation, orchestration, compositions, and soloists. The last three weeks we will study “The Classic Jazz Trios” with Lori Mechem and cover the history, style, and repertoire of some of the most famous jazz trios in history. This course will be recorded.

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