The Guides have been designed primarily to help students at any level discipline their listening. Helps students understand the influence of cultural context on musical style. Introduces students to players that are active today. Takes a broad look at cultural influence on style. Focuses on the diversity of musical influences in America.
Students see the influence of the early roots of jazz.
Shows the interaction of one jazz style on another. These biographies relate to the topic, but not directly to the specific subject. Provides students with background information without interrupting the flow of the discussion. A provocative essay on Jazz and the Creative Spirit. Helps students address some of the questions which surround jazz and creativity.