MIT21M.342F08

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This class explores composition and arrangement for the large jazz ensemble from 1920s foundations to current postmodern practice. Consideration given to a variety of styles and to the interaction of improvisation and composition. Study of works by Basie, Ellington, Evans, Gillespie, Golson, Mingus, Morris, Nelson, Williams, and others. Open rehearsals, workshops, and performances of student compositions by the MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble and the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra.

Chapters

mit-21m.342-f08-Evening_Workshop	1:48:35
mit-21m.342-f08-concert	58:39
mit-21m.342-f08-Student_Performances_12_04_09	5:34
mit-21m.342-f08-Student_Performances_12_04_09_300k (Video)	5:30
mit-21m.342-f08-Student_Performances_12_07_09	14:19
mit-21m.342-f08-Student_Performances_12_07_09_300k (Video)	14:15
mit-21m.342-f08-lec16_lajoie	53:45
mit-21m.342-f08-lec17_modal	1:01:56
mit-21m.342-f08-lec18_lowe	53:40
mit-21m.342-f08-lec20_postmodern	57:41
mit-21m.342-f08-lec21_class	1:14:07
mit-21m.342-f08-lec21_class_300k (Video)	1:14:08
mit-21m.342-f08-Evening_Workshop_300k (Video)	1:48:37
mit-21m.342-f08-concert_300k (Video)	58:38
mit-21m.432-f08-flex_aardvark	29:20
mit-21m.432-f08-flex_fje	25:30
mit-21m.432-f08-seeker_aardvark	16:25