Jazz on a Monday Afternoon: Monday, 6th November

History of Jazz Part 4, Alan Bird 6th November 2017
1959 and Beyond

Modal Jazz

Miles Davis “All Blues” from the LP “Kind of Blue”, 1959

Hard Bop and Onwards

John Coltrane, “Countdown” and “Naima” from the LP “Giant Steps” 1959

Charles Mingus “Boogie Shop Shuffle” from the LP “Ah-Hum” 1959

“Free” Jazz

Ornette Coleman “Congeniality” from the LP “The Shape of Jazz to Come” 1959

Third Stream

John Lewis “Variants on a theme of John Lewis, Variant 1” from the LP/CD Abstractions, 1960

Jazz /Rock Fusion

Miles Davis “Miles Runs the Voodoo Down” from the double LP set “Bitches Brew”1969

Jazz Funk

Miles Davis “Human Nature” from the LP “You’re Under Arrest” 1985

Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers “In Walked Bud” from the LP “Keystone 3”, 1982

Wynton Marsalis with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, “Angel Eyes” from “Live at Bubbas” 1980

Wynton Marsalis “Sister Cheryl", from the LP “Wynton Marsalis”, 1982

Jazz On A Monday Afternoon (MUS 07)

Day and time: Monday 2.00 - 3.30

Venue: via Friends Meeting House Jesus Lane
Length of course: 2 terms
Number of places: 80
Start date: 7th October 2024

Jazz was born in the early 20th century in and around New Orleans. It then spread North and West coming to Europe in the 1920’s. In the autumn term we will illustrate this history through the music and accompanying commentary. In addition we will use the latest Penguin guide to help members build a collection of the best Jazz recordings. In the spring term we will freewheel but will include at least one session of bring your own favourite recording. We aim to give programmes that are enjoyable and entertaining for the new and the experienced listener. Suggestions for reading include The Rough Guide to Jazz, The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia and A New History of Jazz by Alyn Shipton.

Monday, 6th November

History of Jazz Part 4, Alan Bird 6th November 20171959 and Beyond