1、By B Brett and N IngramUnderstanding the TitleThe Jazz Scene means A. The Jazz performanceB. The background of JazzC. The noisy, heavily rhythmic Jazz musicD. Introduction to Jazz (D) Scene means “an overview or a brief account”. This overview includes two parts:1.the background(development) of Jazz
2、 and 2.the different forms of Jazz musicStages of development of Jazz as a form of musical artGap-filling:songs and hymns of the whitesEarly sad songsFaster, heavily rhythmic JazzBluesStages of development of Jazz as a form of musical art(cont.)blacks strong rhythmsongs and hymns of the whitesBitter
3、-sweetnessEarly sad songsFaster, heavily rhythmic JazzBluesBrightening upDifferent forms of Jazz musicForm of MusicCharacteristics1. Bluesdepressed, unhappy2.1.2.Most of the players are white.3.1. imitates the “unprepared”characteristics of jazz2.4. Jazz (a summary)1.2.3.Different forms of Jazz musi
4、c(cont.)Form of MusicCharacteristics1. BluesDepressed, unhappy2. Ragtime1.Similar to jazz in many ways2.most of the player s white3. Swing1. imitates the “unprepared” characteristics of jazz2. attaches it to big bands and orchestrations4. Jazz (a summary)1. fast, heavily rhythmic 2. Both vocal and i
5、nstrumental3. Two separate styles: the “way-out” advanced kind and the popular kindThe legendary life and career of Glen Millerw With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. w Glenn disbanded his musical organization in 1942, at th
6、e height of its popularity, volunteered for the Army and then organized and led the famous Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band.The legendary life and career of Glen Miller(cont.)w On December 15, 1944, Major Miller took off in a single-engine plane from England to precede his band to France, never to b
7、e seen again. The army declared him officially dead a year later.w The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since.The heavy-weight Jazz genius Count Basiew Count Basie was an incredible figure in 20th century music. His decades of playing help define th
8、e words “jazz”and “swing”.w His style of piano playing was to-the-point and focused on the blues, relying on simple melodic phrases. w In 1936 he founded the Count Basie Orchestra. By the end of the 30s, the Basie band was one of the most popular in the world.w A sample of Count Basies music Swing t
9、he BlueswAnother sample of Count basies music Everyday I have the bluesAnother icon of JazzBenny Goodmanw In 1938, Bennys band became the first band to play in Carnegie Hall. w During the Swing Period, if a clarinetist was not playing in the Goodman Style, he was not playing correctly.w Benny Goodma
10、n died on June 13, 1996, but will remain forever as an icon of Jazz- a bandleader, a clarinetist, and the King of Swing.wNow, lets enjoy Benny Goodmans Texas Tea PartyAnalysis of the writing techniques used in the textw This text is a piece of expository writing.w The major ways of development used
11、include:comparison and contrast different stages and forms of Jazz exemplification various forms and styles of the Jazz musicw Other techniques that add variation and vividness to the text choice of words, quotations, etc Useful Phrases in the Textw side (adj.) development: side effect/street/issue,
12、 etcw drive (n.): People are so full of drive in this new country.He is smart enough, but he seems to be lacking in the drive to succeed.w Hibernation is far more than sleep.w The English word “olive” derives from/is derived from the Latin word “oliva”.Useful Phrases in the Text(cont.)w Hospitality is characteristic of the people in this region.w The use of bight colors and bold shapes is characteristic of these artists.w She wanted to laugh, but her noble upbringing got in the way.w People will grow weaker as they get on (in years.)
