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Jazz in the Twenties, 2005.
This paper discusses the history of jazz in the twenties as it developed in two centers, Chicago and New York.
2,635 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper explains that, with the closing of the Storyville seaports in New Orleans and increased discrimination in the south, numerous musicians began to venture to Chicago and New York with hopes of finding prosperity in their field of business--jazz. The author points out that, in Chicago, the four main styles of jazz were Boogie Woogie, Chicago Jazz, Society Jazz and Urban Blues and the major innovators were Bix Beiderbecke and Benny Goodman. The paper relates that, in New York's Harlem area, which did more for the Jazz age then any other town in the world, jazz flourished in the different styles of bands from big band to spasm bands and in innovators such as Paul Whiteman, James Reese Europe and Fletcher Henderson, which resulted in the Harlem Renaissance that opened the eyes and the mouths of African-American public.
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"Bandleader Paul Whiteman was another major New York Jazz figure of the era. He was especially famous for introducing jazz into the mainstream audience of the decade. Not only was he a great performer of the day, be he also gave back to the jazz community as an avid listener and audience member himself. For instance, Duke Willington stated, "no one could fault Whiteman for his generosity of spirit." In 1924, after finishing his evening at New York's Palais Royal, he would stop by around the corner at the Kentucky Club to soak up the sounds of Duke Ellington and his Club Serenaders."
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The Twenties: A Time of Spontaneity and Rhythm, 2001.
A look at the history of Jazz music in American society.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper takes a look at the Jazz Age during the twenties in America and how the music both reflected and inspired great social change. The author discusses the history of Jazz music, how it originated and spread and how it came to express the nature of society.
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"The Twenties was a crazy time in America. There was crime and violence, illegal alcohol and drugs, and dancing and jazz music. Despite the depression and prohibition, jazz music was able to lift the spirits of Americans and get their knees knocking and their arms flailing. Jazz spread like wildfire through the nation, and taught Americans how to make the best of a ?depressing? situation. Some jazz represents the spontaneity and confusion of the decade while the more serious jazz shows the underlying rhythm of the twenties. If one listens to jazz music from the 1920s one can sense the mood of the times, and feel the excitement that jazz brought to the nation."
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The Roaring Twenties, 2004.
A perspective on the decade of the "Roaring Twenties" in the United States.
1,358 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses how the decade of the 1920s was a time of great change and chaos within the United States. It looks at how many people began to realize more freedom than they had in the past, such as women, and how African-Americans realized a surge in respect for their culture, as their art, music and literature infused American culture with new flavor. It also examines how American farmers realized a downturn and struggled to stay in business in light of falling prices and over-produced goods and how industrial workers found less resistance when seeking out higher wages for themselves. It shows how, overall, the era preceding the Great Depression was a prosperous one for most people involved.
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"The Roaring Twenties is considered a decade of great change within the U.S. Mostly the era is known for the infamous flappers, Jazz, stars such as Babe Ruth and many other flaming images. It was also considered a defiant age where people stepped out and began to oppose the limitations set upon them by their parents and predecessors. People acted in a more free and wild manner. Growth in the cities and urban areas caused a division amongst urban workers and more rural dwellers. Those working on farms and in rural areas often saw the cities as communities of wickedness, while their urban partners saw them as their less sophisticated friends."
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The Roaring Twenties, 2006.
An overview of the 1920s and the issues surrounding that era.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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In this study the author examines the 1920s as a decade of reaction to changes in society after the end of the nineteenth century.He highlights the factors that may have brought about the roaring twenties such as the end of World War I. The paper concludes with a looks at the crash of Black Tuesday and the end of the good times .
Introduction:
Prohibition
Gangsterism, Flappers and Hot Rods.
Isolationism and Tariffs
New Immigration Laws
The Great Crash
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"The speed with which the products of mass production diffused through America was astonishing: not just automobiles but also washing machines, refrigerators, electric irons, electric and gas stoves--a whole host of inventions and technologies that greatly transformed that part of economic life that takes place within the household. For one of the major consequences of mass production was the building-up of the stock of capital goods for within-the-home production. "
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The Roaring Twenties, 2004.
An exploration of cultural libertinism in the 1920's.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines the 1920s and describes them as a decade of contrasts and paradox. It expands on the cultural libertinism against a background of Prohibition, prosperity and poverty. It discusses race relations, Scopes trial and booming industrial production.
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"Even after some years the decade of the s still stands out in the American popular imagination as the Roaring Twenties. It is in many ways the first modern decade and the first to have a clear image in popular culture. Automobiles came into wide use as did home entertainment in the form of the phonograph and radio. Hollywood became an American institution, young women wore short flapper dresses American life at least some parts of it began to take on ..."
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The Roaring Twenties, 2007.
This paper discusses American culture and society during the 1920s.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper explores how America underwent a major transition from being a war-torn country to becoming an economically prosperous society, giving birth to mass and popular cultures. The paper discusses the proliferation of pop culture materials and paraphernalia and the subsequent rise of the advertising industry. The paper looks at the inappropriate representation of females and under representation of minorities in popular print ads in American magazines. The paper shows how America became a materialistic culture and eventually a consumer-oriented society as it moved toward the 20th to 21st centuries.
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"The 1920s was noted for its contribution to the creation and development of mass and popular ("pop") cultures. These cultures pertain to the prevalence of consumer culture in America, wherein Americans became avid consumers of new products produced in the market. In effect, as a result of this proliferation of new consumer goods, advertising and marketing strategies also became rampant. Advertising and marketing goods and products become part of the popular, or pop, culture."
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Jazz Music, 2001.
This paper examines the history of American jazz music, various jazz artists, cultural, and musical influences.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 13 sources, $ 68.95
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This paper provides an in depth look at the history of jazz, the early development of the music style, through African American musicians trying to create music that was uplifting; the direct opposite of the blues. The author discusses rhythm and instrumentation, numerous jazz artists and popular tunes.
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"Jazz is associated with the African American people and this is an influence unequaled in the field of music. The true spirit of jazz arises from a revolt from convention, custom, authority, and boredom, even sorrow, from everything that would confine the soul of man. The blacks that invented it called their songs the blues, and they weren't capable of satire or deception. Jazz was their explosive attempt to cast off the blues and be happy, carefree happy, even in the midst of sordidness and sorrow. Jazz is a release of all the suppressed emotions at once. Jazz is a part of the direct process of African American music. In rhythm it goes directly back through ragtime, through the minstrel period, through the spirituals and dances to its African origin."
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Race and Jazz Music, 2004.
An historical and cultural exploration of the roots of the debate over whether jazz music is exclusively "black" music.
3,320 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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Jazz is a music that belongs to all races. This paper argues that, even though there have been a majority of African-American musicians in the jazz community, anyone can play it, write it, and express their feelings through it. There was music being played at the same time jazz began by other people who had a big influence on jazz, however. This paper shows that there have also been many white musicians who have made important and influential contributions to jazz. Over the last few decades, many jazz artists and critics have become vocal about their opinion about jazz and race because there are so many strong opinions about it. The writer concludes that this issue has been discussed privately since jazz became popular and that the connection between jazz and race continues to be a widely discussed topic in the jazz community.
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"The connection between jazz music and race has been discussed since jazz first became a genre one hundred years ago. Over the last four decades, many jazz artists have become more vocal about the idea that jazz is a black music. The argument is not that all good jazz musicians are black, but that the most immediate and significant ancestors have been black. Some of the major jazz innovators such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis Thelonious Monk, and John Coltrane have been black. The view of jazz as a black music, however, is controversial. There are many that believe that jazz is not the property of just one racial group. Artists who are or were not black such as Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw Stan Getz, Bix Beiderbecke, Gerry Mulligan, Dave Brubeck, Frank Trumbauer, and Charlie Haden have also left distinguished marks on jazz. At the turn of the century, when jazz first became popular, white and black musicians were playing very similar, though not identical, forms of music. Some artists and critics claim that the jazz expression of black Americans is a creative reflection of the black experience, however, most artists see jazz as a way to express personal experience, no matter what race they are. Though the first innovative jazz musicians were black, jazz is a music that belongs to all races."
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The Development of Jazz in the U.S., 1991.
This paper analyzes the development of jazz in the United States: Early influences, Ragtime, Blues, New Orleans Jazz, Big Band Jazz and Bebop, Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbedke, Charlie Parker, Thelonious Mon
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, $ 71.95
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"This paper will provide an analysis of the development of jazz in the United States. After a brief overview of the history of the art form, the paper will turn to an analysis of some of the major types of early jazz--ragtime, blues, New Orleans jazz, the Big Band, and Bebop. Finally, the paper will conclude with some of the personalities that made jazz such a vital and exciting art form: Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Charlie Parker, and Thelonious Monk.
During the 1920s, while European classical music was being "turned upside down" by such composers as Arnold Schoenberg and Igor Stravinsky, the United States was quietly, developing its own distinct and separate musical form with a decidedly unclassical name--jazz. At this point, jazz was not the product ... "
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Jazz, 2005.
An overview of the definition and origins of jazz.
1,214 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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Jazz is described as a form of musical improvisation that combines both organization and spontaneity. It is the spontaneous improvisation that separates it from traditional Western music, which is written down in notation as carefully as possible, in order to make sure that it is performed as closely to the composer's intentions as possible. This paper provides a definition of jazz before exploring the origins of this musical genre. The paper examines what makes certain music be regarded as jazz and explores the influence of jazz on other music.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
The Origins of Jazz
What Makes it Jazz?
The Influence of Jazz
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Even though jazz is a rich mixture of melody, rhythm, harmony and inventive improvisation based on those basics, it has always not been treated with respect by music historians and other experts. For instance, in his book An Illustrated History of Music, the author does not even give jazz a mention. Marc Pincherle seems to have a bias toward traditional Western European styles of music, but Gerard (p. 12) states, "Music does not have to be totally predictable to be beautiful." Jazz may suffer because it is often not written down in notation, and because much of its history is recorded informally."
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Jazz: The American Heritage, 2002.
Looks at the origins, history, and composition of American jazz.
1,774 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper delves into the indigenous, American creation of jazz music. It looks at the relationship between the origins of jazz and the history of African-Americans, the main characteristics of jazz music, and the instruments originally used for playing jazz. The beginning of jazz music in New Orleans is discussed, as well as some of the influences on the music and the different types of jazz that evolved over time. Famous jazz musicians and singers are also mentioned.
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"A significant relationship exists between the origins of jazz and the history of African-Americans. To entertain themselves and get through the grueling days, plantation slaves would perform music that would remind them of their African homeland. Their songs, sounds and compositions would be on the wide variety of singing, rhythms and melodies that ranged throughout the continent."
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Jazz Appreciation, 2005.
An analysis of the history of jazz music and how it can be used in urban-area education.
3,273 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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This paper discusses the importance of jazz appreciation. It begins by discussing the history of jazz music and how its popularity has changed over time. The paper defines jazz music and discusses jazz musicians. It then goes on to discuss how music, in general, can be used in education and how jazz music, in particular, can be used as a vehicle for urban-area education.
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"Anyone in today's world can turn on the radio and find almost every genre of music, except for one: jazz. Jazz was a music form that dominated the billboard charts fifty to sixty years ago, and has slowly faded away, leaving the music industry as a money-interest only business, not very concerned about the music itself. Jazz as a whole today can be found in very few places such as small jazz clubs in big cities, private parties, and unfortunately, elevators. When music is restricted only to certain venues, it is bound to die out soon. Today's music world has pop and rap genres dominating. What many music followers fail to realize is that the roots of their "popular" music evolved from jazz. Jazz music is on a definite decline due to a lack of appreciation and media attention. The music of jazz brings along many positive aspects, most importantly, a vehicle for urban-area education. Through the different stages of the jazz period, and the influences that made a milestone in that period, this classic genre has made a landmark in our world's history."
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"Jazz", 2005.
Examines how jazz music connects people in Toni Morrison's novel.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, $ 50.95
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As the title suggests, "Jazz" connects key aspects of jazz music to the disenchanted lives of the book's characters, creating three significant parallels. Overall, the book becomes an instrument for Toni Morrison's melody. The paper shows that, first, like a jazz ensemble, each character's solo is arranged together to create a disjointed unity, contrasting notes that somehow come together. Second, a new and unique rhythm, voice, beat and language are created that go beyond the conventional forms of both music and storytelling. In other words, the book tries to portray the importance of jazz for blacks in Harlem in the 1920's. It becomes a way of communicating a history, a present, and a future that have never before been told. The paper shows that, finally, the door is opened for improvisation, change, and perhaps even hope.
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"Essentially, through these jazz-like lyrics, Morrison provides these characters with a way to tell their story. Otherwise, they do not know how to talk to each other; in fact, they can't seem to communicate in the traditional way through conversation. Therefore, they need, even want, their own form or method for saying what they want to say. For example, the narrator tells us that "Maybe everybody has a renegade tongue yearning to be on its own" (24). In the meantime, however, "Violet shuts up. Speaks less and less until "uh" or "have mercy" carry almost all of her part of a conversation".
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The Roots of Jazz, 2003.
Reports on the history of jazz, what it is today, and who some of its key players were.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper emphasizes the history of New Orleans and how it was such a perfect place for jazz to take hold and grow. The paper examines the city's race relations, reconstruction, its allowance of prostitution, and how these city characteristics fostered the growth of jazz.The paper also looks at some of the key players that were instrumental in popularizing jazz and examines the hardships faced by up and coming jazz musicians like Buddy Bolden and his sister, Lottie Bolden.
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"To define the roots of jazz is to look into all that the cornucopia of Southern culture has to offer. It incorporates forms of music that are so widespread that it is often difficult to understand how they could have come together to create a music that is truly and completely American. From classical to hymnals, confederate marching bands to back-wood folk tunes, jazz brings together musical characteristics that come from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and America. But the stage that these elements would come together upon was the most important key in the creation of jazz. It is difficult to surmise how this vast array of influences could have united in any place other than New Orleans. It is in this city of lust and guilty pleasures that jazz was born and its dirty cradle would provide jazz with an audience that spread throughout the country. The musical industry that jazz would become could not have formed without New Orleans? mixed culture and its allowance of prostitution in the region popularly known as Storyville. New Orleans at the turn of the century on one hand was a city ahead of its time in fashion and entertainment, and on the other hand far behind in race relations. It hosted several opera companies and incorporated some of Europe?s highest fashion. French and Creoles still had a strong presence in the city and brought their own individual flavor to the popular culture of the time. This however, would create divisions among races that ignited a variety of race riots in the early 1900s that would leave parts of the city badly damaged physically and culturally."
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Avant-Garde Jazz, 2004.
An examination of the contribution that the avant-garde genre had to jazz music.
1,024 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper examines how the avant-garde movement in jazz is important because it represents the departure from traditional forms of jazz into a more free-flowing form that allowed musicians to express themselves in a way that they had not done before. The writer argues that many jazz greats have contributed to this movement, and many critics feel that it is a shame to ignore the significance of the jazz avant-garde movement.
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"Musicians that illustrated a departure from traditional jazz and regularly included bebop into their music are Ornette Coleman, Wilbur Barr, Ed Blackwell, and Billy Higgins. An interesting characteristic of bebop is the type of singing that generally accompanied songs. Much like scat singing, bebop singers would incorporate ?something like chants and field hollers? into the music. This freedom allowed the musical instruments to carry the ?entire rhythmic impetus of the music? (226). This type of rhythmic freedom and diversity is what Jones claims is the ?valuable? legacy of bebop. Gottlieb claims that the Hard Boppers? wanted to revolutionize jazz but did not go far enough. What was seemingly lost in the 1940s was rediscovered in the 1960s. ?Because rhythm and melody complement each other so closely in the latter style, the drummer and bass player were better able to play melodically. There was no longer a concern with continuing the beat in a song."
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