Vocal jazz

their lives: jazz. Jazz is a genre that started out in the early 20th century by communities of African Americans, which soon became the “pop music” of the time period. However, jazz has been declining in popularity as other genres (especially pop) started developing, and conservative efforts haven’t proved to be very effective. Jazz is a genre of art, influence, and variety, and actions need to be taken to preserve such a rich genre of music. First of all, the sound and art of jazz is distinctive

trio’s previous release, Really OK (Skirl Records, 2014). “Red Hook Nights” revolves around a catchy melody that rubs over a soft surface created by relaxed bass plucks and rhythmic brushing suppleness. The mixture ensues a melodious universe where both jazz standards and Americana are well accepted. A symbol of superior triangular articulation

Growing up, I’ve always been surrounded by music. When I think of my childhood, I think of music. I think of my parents’ tape cassettes and CDs and my dad’s guitar. I think of all the times my mum sang along to Kate Bush and Joni Mitchell on the stereo while I played in the living room, I think of how my dad played guitar and sang Oasis and Stereophonics. I remember admiring my dad, the lead singer of a band he created with my uncles and his friends, and wishing I could be just like him. As a child

Katharina Tophoven “When the music changes, so does the dance” -African Prover. Many of the world's greatest musicians have made tremendous impacts on the music today, Charlie Parker being one of them. Charlie Parker was a phenomenal Jazz musician who made a huge impact on jazz music as it advanced throughout the ages. Just as any other musician, they had to start somewhere in order to become the prodigious artist. Charlie Parker was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 29, 1920. His father, was an African-

Jazz is a form of meaningful communication that exists without verbal exchanges. Besides being a pleasure to the ear, jazz music is a type of music that a talented composer arranges. The emotional performance of the musician undergoes many changes. The personal experiences of each musician makes the music special through the use of his phalanges. This intimacy is then used to convey certain ideals that pertains to an issue outside of music. The extensive impact that the communication between the

Vicente Fernandez is a well know Mexican actor, producer and singer, Vicente is known as the king of ranchera music all over the world. Vicente started singing on the streets when he was a young boy for tips, Vicente came from a very poor family, he was forced to drop out of fifth grade to support his family. He got little jobs around his home town. He says he would stop cars and offer to sing to them for a few pesos in Guadalajara, but has now won seven Latin Grammys and one Grammy. Vicente was

Karley Dodd N.Tolbert History 1301 5 February 2018 The Beginning of Jazz and Blues Music Jazz was born in New Orleans nearly one hundred years ago. It’s roots can be found in the musical traditions of Africa and Europe. In fact, some people say that jazz is the perfect combination of African and European music. From African music, jazz got its: rhythm and "feel", "blues" quality, some even say it originated from the "Deep South" of the United States at the end of the 19th century from slaves

Good ole days of the 1920’s ‘The 1920’s was a decade of reform in almost every aspect of society. Things were becoming modernized, and despite many objections to progression, Women’s rights to new music genres and to sports being better than ever, and new cars such as the model t being in production. The 1920s brought alot of high social and cultural trends. By the end of the decade there was almost one car per family in the united states.s and comportment, the new consumer’s society

The alluring pieces in which my ears have perceived greatly have enthralled my heart leaving me awed. The Piano Night on September 29, 2016 at A.Y. Jackson had pianists performing marvelous variety of pieces. The performance has captivated my soul and allowed me to be engulfed in the beautiful music played by the many talented pianists. Beauty and the Beast by Alan Menken was performed admirably by Curtis Cheng. The melody of the piece was very romantic, effectively leaving a soothing sensation

In a world of political discourse with racism and hate running rampant, a few great men and women came together to bring unity and harmony like never before: in the form of massive music festivals. In the late 1972, the black community came together for a concert known as Watts Summer Festival. In 1969, the largest music festival of its time was held, and was known as Woodstock. Later that year, the Rolling Stones put together a massive free concert in San Francisco known as the Altamont Concert