ETHNOMU 120A: Development of Jazz . Final Study Guide (Fall 2007)

Tips:

* Focus on the primary instrument of each musician, major compositions/performances, important contributions, and important collaborations.
* Focus on important dates (firsts, milestones, etc.) rather than trying to memorize the dates of every single person and/or recording.
* Use the study guide to organize and synthesize the information in your notes and textbook.
* Study the listening notes and use the listening guide posted on the course website.
* The test will involve multiple choice, matching, true/false, and listening identification

Names:

All American Rhythm Section
Andy Kirk
Artie Shaw
Benny Goodman
Benny Moten
Billie Holiday
Billy Strayhorn
Buddy Rich
Cab Calloway
Charlie Barnet
Chick Webb
Count Basie
Don Redman
Duke Ellington
Ella Fitzgerald
Fletcher Henderson
Frank Sinatra
Freddie Green
Gene Krupa
Gerald Wilson
Glen Miller
Jimmie Lunceford
Jimmy Blanton
Jimmy Dorsey
Jo Jones
Joe Garland
Les Brown
Lester Young
Lionel Hampton
Louis Belson
Marry Lou Williams
Ray Nance
Roy Eldridge
Teddy Wilson
Tommy Dorsey
Walter Page

Terms:

Swing style
Kansas City Style
Big Band
Scat singing
Rhythm section
Reed section
Brass section
12, 16, and 32 bar compositional forms
Tone Poem

Textbook: Chapters 6-8

Differences between swing and early jazz; introduction and summary points from each chapter. The textbook talks about many people and compositions we have not discussed in class. Study selectively according to important people, ideas, and compositions from both your class notes and this study guide.

Listening:

Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds of Joy, prf. "Walkin' and Swingin'"
Artie Shaw and his Orchestra, prf. "Begin the Beguine"
Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra, prf. "Moten Swing"
Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, prf. "Sing, Sing, Sing"
Benny Goodman Sextet, prf. "Seven Come Eleven"
Billie Holiday, prf. "Strange Fruit"
Cab Calloway and Company, prf. "Minnie the Moocher"
Chick Webb and his Orchestra, prf. "A-Tisket, A-Tasket"
Count Basie and his Orchestra, prf. "Sent for You Yesterday (and Here You Come Today)"
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, prf. "Cotton Tail"
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, prf. "East St. Louis Toodle-oo"
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, prf. "Take the 'A' Train"
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, prf. "In the Mood"
Goodman, Benny, prf. "King Porter Stomp"
Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra, prf. "Blue Skies"
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, prf. "Well, Git It!"