Jazz History: 1959-Present Day
Cost:
$ 120.00 per personDuration:
1h 30minAbout this experience
Fridays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
August 28 – October 2
Jazz music embodies self-expression, creativity, and the story of America’s social and cultural evolution. This class will explore jazz history from a defining historical year, 1959. Each week, we will explore the many different branches that jazz took after this pinnacle year. We will explore the music of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, the Free Jazz Movement, Jazz Fusion, and many more. Throughout the course, we will build active listening skills, develop a shared vocabulary for discussing music, and engage in open dialogue about jazz’s ongoing role in American and global culture. No prior musical experience is required, just curiosity and open ears.
Week 1: 1959: The Year that Changed Jazz Forever
Week 2: Dave Brubeck and West Coast Jazz
Week 3: Charles Mingus and Civil Rights
Week 4: Ornette Coleman/John Coltrane and the Free Jazz Movement
Week 5: Jazz Fusion
Week 6: Jazz Renaissance
Refund Policy
To receive a refund, a written request must be received 3 business days before the first class. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from the refund. Cancellation requests received less than 3 business days before the first class but before the second meeting will receive a 50% refund. ALL written requests should be emailed to emeritus@spartanstrategiesinc.org or mailed to the address below.
Spartan Strategies, Inc.
Attn: Emeritus Society
5900 Summit Avenue, #201
Browns Summit, NC 27214
Your Host
James Lane is a versatile trombonist, educator, and ensemble director based in North Carolina. He serves as Director of Jazz Ensembles at Wake Forest University and as Assistant Director of Jazz and Athletic Bands at High Point University. As an active performer across jazz, classical, and commercial styles, James works with groups such as Greensboro Chamber Brass, Gate City Jazz Trio, and Rebekah Todd. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in music education and jazz studies, a Master of Music in Trombone Performance, and a Doctor of Musical Arts, focusing on jazz performance and music pedagogy.