1. Find a jazz concert on YouTube that is at least 40 minutes in length. If you are unsure if your concert qualifies as a jazz concert, please email me the YouTube link in advance. 2. Watch the concert and write an essay (minimum length: three-pages, 12-point font, double spaced) that describes your experience. Address the following questions: What is the name of the event? When and where did the concert take place? What is the name of the group and/or performers? Did the musicians perform original music, free improvisations, covers of standard jazz/ popular songs, big band arrangements, or a combination of these options? How would you describe the style of the music (i.e., early New Orleans style jazz, swing, bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal, jazz fusion, etc.)? Did the group incorporate influences outside of jazz (i.e., rock, classical, world music, etc.)? What was your overall impression of the performance? What was your favorite piece? Why was it your favorite piece? What (specific) musical aspects of the piece did you like? What (specific) musical aspects of the piece did you dislike? Describe how the piece fits into the lineage of jazz history that we studied in class. Please include a link to the YouTube video in the text of your paper. Purchase the answer to view it
