Taught by Wayne Horvitz

No instrument needed

A look at three of the most innovative and original voices in the history of jazz:

1. Lee Konitiz/Warne Marsh/Lennie Tristano

2. The Art Ensemble of Chicago with Fontella Bass

3. Miles Davis (The Electric Years 1969-1972)

In this listening and discussion class you will:

• Listen critically to music

• Set goals for what you, a musician, can learn from artists throughout the history of Jazz- including transcription and approaches to style.

• Explore the historical and social connections between innovation in art and the times in which the artist lives