A Brief Survey of the History and Evolution of Jazz Styles (T.K. Blue) (1)

Explore the world of Jazz in this fun and exciting course, instructed and lead by world renown performing artist/saxophonist, T.K. Blue. T.K. Blue has released over eleven CD recordings, including; "Follow the North Star," which received rave reviews and critical acclaim. Mr. Blue's artistry is found on over eighty recordings and has performed with a long list of great international artists, such as Don Cherry, Jayne Cortez, Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Higgins, Bobby McFerrin, James Moody, just to name a few. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Music and Psychology from NYU, as well as a Master's Degree in Music Education from Teacher's College, Columbia University. T.K. Blue is also an expert instructor and has taught for Montclair State University, Long Island University: LIU Post, among others. Despite his performance schedule, he loves to teach and mentor budding musicians with his passion for teaching, music, and artistry. T.K. Blue has numerous acclaims as a recording artist, performing artist, saxophonist, composer, teacher, and arranger.

This course will explore the evolution of Jazz in America: its roots in Africa and Europe up to the present-day contemporary styles. The class will examine how Jazz evolved in America and the social conditions that led to its birth. The class will address the social and political atmosphere during each period of Jazz's evolution and the impact that these conditions had on Jazz's development. The class will also acknowledge the key figures in Jazz and how their genius changed the course of Jazz history. Learn about the exciting world of Jazz in a fun class setting.

*Online Course Date: Every Wednesday (5-6pm EST) (1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24).

*Part II of this course will be offered in the Winter/Spring of 2018. Please Keep a Watch for Part II and Sign-Up!