Building upon the foundational knowledge from Music AFRICAAM 18A, this course offers a deeper analysis of jazz as an evolving art form. Students will study more complex musical structures, performance practices, and the socio-political contexts that influenced the development of post-bop, modal jazz, free jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles. Special attention will be paid to under-represented voices in jazz history, including women and international jazz artists. Students will engage in critical listening and analytical writing-based assignments. Prerequisites: AFRICAAM 18A or equivalent musical experience. Musical terminology and concepts will be freely used. Students should possess sufficient listening skills to identify the basic elements of music by ear.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-A-II
Building upon the foundational knowledge from Music 18A, this course offers a deeper analysis of jazz as an evolving art form. Students will study more complex musical structures, performance practices, and the socio-political contexts that influenced the development of post-bop, modal jazz, free jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles. Special attention will be paid to under-represented voices in jazz history, including women and international jazz artists. Students will engage in critical listening and analytical writing-based assignments. Prerequisites: 18A or equivalent musical experience. Musical terminology and concepts will be freely used. Students should possess sufficient listening skills to identify the basic elements of music by ear.
Offered in Spring 2026 at Stanford University.