Blog Assignment #2

Here is your second blog assignment. The evolution of jazz was built by those early pioneers who created music for the love of music not necessarily for the financial rewards as there was very little. The creation of  You Tube for the viewing of jazz has been a true gift especially for jazz musicians. Footage of these actual musicians playing can be viewed by everyone. You can now see these musicians in performance, their technique, mannerisms  and who in some cases combos work.

You are to find a you tube clip of one of the pioneers of jazz and write a reflection. Tell me who the artist is, name of composition and members of the group in your clip if possible. What is the name of tune and when was the recording made. COmment of your like or dislike of the tune. In your words describe your interpretation of the improvisation. What things do you hear while they are playing. Post the link to the clip as well. Once that particular clip has been used, you must choose different clip.