PowerPoint PresentationAre you ready to swing?
Join us in Jazz 101 and have fun exploring America’s one true
original art form. Whether you’re looking for a great introduction
or already listening to jazz and want to discover more, this course
is for you.
From Dixieland to Bebop, Swing to Cool, Fusion to Smooth, we’ll
have fun exploring the many artists, styles, songs and rich history
jazz has to offer. We’ll hear Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Duke
Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald and
more. Plus, we’ll discuss many of the most popular albums and
songs, like the classic Kind of Blue from Miles Davis or Dave
Brubeck’s breakthrough, Take 5. Class sessions will include plenty
of listening and videos of the artists. We’ll discuss how to
listen, too. You’ll learn where to discover new and classic
recordings, and where to experience live performances.
Come away with a whole new appreciation and enthusiasm for this
constantly evolving art and get ready to share your knowledge and
interest with others.
SYLLABUS
Movies
Study Group Leader
Mark Stevens is a long time fan of Jazz music. He began listening
and playing jazz as a teen and has continued his interest and
appreciation into his retirement. Mark spent his entire career in
the entertainment industry as Director of Sales and Marketing for
HBO in New York, President of Time Life Music and Video in
Alexandria, Virginia and recently as Chief Content Officer for
Acorn TV in Silver Spring Maryland. Mark has a BS from The Newhouse
School of Communications at Syracuse University and a Masters in
Business from Columbia. He has been playing drums since grade
school and still performs with various jazz, rock and blues bands
around the DC and New York area.
The History
The Clubs, Concerts & Movies
• The Savoy • Newport Jazz Festival • Round Midnight • Bohemian
Caverns • Ken Burns Jazz • Village Vanguard • La La Land • Blue
Note • Jazz at Lincoln Center
Jazz Today and Tomorrow