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The Jazz Age: Fitzgerald, Gatsby, Flappers and Hot Jazz!The surface characteristics of the Jazz Age,images such as bootleggers, gangsters, and flappers, were outward signs of a deeper cultural conflict going on in the country during the 1920's.
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How F. Scott Fitzgeral Epitomizes the Jazz Age in the Great GatsbyF. Scott Fitzgerald drew from his life during this time period, as well as his realist imagination to create an accurate snapshot of the Jazz Age in his novel, The Great Gatsby.
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Everything's Copacetic: A Guide to Jazz Age SlangIs it just me or did the Jazz Age provide the best slang ever?
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Cole Porter's Role in Music During the Jazz AgeThe 1920's was a time of change for many elements of culture, including jazz music. Known as "The Jazz Age," people of this time were inspired by the songs and Broadway shows that many composers produced.
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Normalcy and the Great Depression: The Roaring Twenties and the Jazz AgeA comparison with today's economic environment
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1920's Rent Parties: History on the Jazz AgeMany people mention Harlem as the area where rent parties began. However, these events originated from Southern states. -
Literature Based Movies for 20th Century Economics and History Classes: The Jazz Age: Post WWIA review of movies based on works of literature.
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Jazz and The HealingExploration of jazz as an influence for structure and theme Toni Morrison's Jazz and Gayl Jones's The Healing. -
Jazz Great Coltrane Often OverlookedHere is a look into the career of jazz great John Coltrane and an examination of how he is still influencing music to this day.
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The Jazz Music Scene in the 20th CenturyA look at the evolution of jazz from Scott Joplin to Duke Ellington and Miles Davis.
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Christian Dior Jazz Club Collection Revival: Fall Fashion 2009With Fall 2009 right around the corner, us ladies are bombarded with Fall Fashion looks--Including in the realm of make-up. One in particular, Dior's Jazz Club Collection, really caught my interest.
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Jazz and the Cultural Transformation of the 1920sJazz came into its own form in the 1920s, and this connection between the two is so closely bonded that they follow the exact same metaphorical path.
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Jazz in the Writing of Ishmael ReedIt seems impossible for a work of written literature to imitate a style of music. It seems especially impossible for that imitated style of music to be jazz. Ishmael Reed was able to do the impossible: he used the style of jazz music to write his works of literature.
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The Influence of African American Culture and Musical Structure in Toni Morrison's JazzThis research paper examines the influence of African American culture and musical struction in Toni Morrison's novel Jazz.
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A History of New York Jazz: 1920-1950The Jazz that was offered to a curious public between 1920 and 1950 in New York was revolutionary. This paper explores the musical genre, some of its most famous artists, and the social atmosphere that encompassed this early Jazz scene.
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Jazz in F. Scott Fiztgerald's This Side of ParadiseJazz isn't perfectly rhythmic; it is up and down, hard and soft, improvisational, it doesn't stay in one place very long, always jumping through the notes and through different instruments. This is exactly like Amory and his life.
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Jazz as an Unprofitable and Endangered GenreAn essay outlining the idea of a profit driven music industry and the subsequent effects it has had on the Jazz Genre.
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17-year Old Oxnard Pianist Takes Top Prize at Ventura Music Festival's Annual Student Jazz Competition, Earns Chance to Share Stage with Latin Jazz Legend, Arturo Sandoval, Feb. 12Oxnard resident Rachel Flowers, 17, earned top honors at the Ventura Music Festival's (VMF) Annual Student Jazz Competition on Jan. 16 at Ventura's Laurel Theatre. -
Esperanza Spalding is Comtemporary JazzHer Grammy win have jazz fans smiling.
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To Be Young and like JazzA young listener's thoughts on jazz.
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The History of Jazz: It Starts with Jelly Roll MortonFans of jazz know the names of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. They may not know Jelly Roll Morton. While he may not have invented jazz, jazz would not exist today without him.
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Billie Holiday, A Legendary Jazz SingerShe set the bar high in the jazz world. Legendary singer Billie Holiday's legacy has influenced many.
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The New British Invasion: Bringing Jazz to Pop and Urban MusicThe Pop/Rock world is going through an interesting situation. More than just a few Pop/Rock artists and groups are deftly using jazz chord progressions in their songs without telling anybody. It's a secret...but pass it on... -
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing Featured in PhiladelphiaOnly two chances left this summer to experience "Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing" which features fabulous performances with one of the most beautiful views in the city. -
A Jazz Guitar Legend: Joseph Anthony Passalaqua A.K.A. Joe PassA brief historical overview of the great jazz guitarist Joe Pass, with testimonials from friends and students.
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Dakota Jazz Club of Minneapolis is Atmospherically the Best Bet of the CenturyThe Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant of downtown Minneapolis is the most eclectic choice of the cities for food, atmosphere, and most importantly, music.
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Jazz CDs You Might Have MissedRecord labels are reissuing classic and historically important jazz recordings on CD now more than ever. Some of these sessions came out on vinyl, but many are newly discovered gems from the deep in the vaults.
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American Music of the 1920's: George Gershwin JazzGeorge Gershwin wrote wildly popular songs and defined the American symphonic sound, starting with Rhapsody in Blue.
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Lakers Too Tall a Task for Utah JazzIn the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Utah Jazz are scrambling to find ways to overcome the Los Angeles Lakers' advantages, however, the Jazz are just too overmatched, and viewers shouldn't be surprised if this series ends in an abrupt sweep.
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Five Trumpet Players Who Changed the Jazz WorldJazz history includes many trumpet players who embodied technical brilliance, creative flair, or general memorability. This article takes a brief look at five of the most important.
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Jazz: Ideas About MotherhoodThis is an essay I wrote for a college class about the ideas of motherhood in Toni Morrison's Jazz.
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Bogart's Backroom - Richmond, VA Jazz MusicLooking to go to a live Jazz performance this weekend in Richmond? Learn about Bogart's in the Fan, a laid back restaurant and club.
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The 2010 Atlanta Jazz FestivalThe Atlanta Jazz Festival has come to historic Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta for all of 33 years now. This particular festival of events is expected to be around for many years to come.
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The Cultural Origins and Impact of JazzThis article examines the cultural origins of jazz, as well as the impact that jazz has had on cultures around the world.
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Jazz Pioneers: The Founding Fathers of BebopThis article provides an in depth look at the emergence of the jazz style known as bebop, and the musicians who were integral in its emergence.
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John Coltrane: A Look at the Famous Jazz MusicianThis article is about the story of John Coltrane a jazz musician that became famous late in his career.
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The World Mourns Famous Jazz Singer Billie Holiday: July 17, 1959Billie Holiday, the famous jazz singer died on July 17, 1959. -
Sam Rivers: Portrait of a Jazz LegendAlmost everyone involved in music knows his name. Rivers is a legendary jazz musician and composer who has performed with some of the best names in history. -
Bix 7 and Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival; Hot Times in Davenport This WeekendBix Beiderbecke died at 28, not much time to leave such an indelible mark on the world of jazz. Davenport, Iowa, his home on the Mississippi this weekend hosts both the Bix 7 race and a jazz festival of national stars and up and coming youth.
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Jazz Dancewear: What You Should Wear in Jazz ClassIt's hard to know what to wear in jazz class, because unlike ballet, the dance dress code is not very strict. Here are some basic rules to keep in mind when choosing jazz dancewear.
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