Description:
The course will be designed to feature the important music and musicians of the most recent era’s of jazz beginning in the early 1960’s: Hard Bop (1960’s), Avant-Garde (1960’s to current), Jazz/Rock Fusion (1970’s to current), Smooth Jazz and it’s derivatives (1980’s to current), Modern Latin Jazz (1960’s to current), Jazz Vocalists (1960’s to current), New Trends in Big Band Jazz (1990 to current), Contemporary Jazz Musicians who are influencing the genre (2000 to current).
Even though Rich MacDonald performs in a variety of musical settings, he considers himself primarily a jazz musician. At the heart of this music is improvisation, which has been a centerpiece of his musical and pedagogical endeavors for the past 50 years. He has taught Jazz History to WSU students for several years, and he always enjoys the interaction that it fosters – in particular, the social implications of its history from its rather inauspicious beginnings, through the Civil Rights Era, and to its place in our culture today.
Bring to Class:
LOCATION: Somsen Hall, Room 331
SENIOR UNIVERSITY CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If a class must be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, inclement weather, or emergency circumstances, you will be notified as soon as possible and receive a full refund.
You may withdraw from a class and receive a full refund if we receive your withdrawal and refund request in writing, via email, mail or in person, at least five full business days before the first class date. Please note: if you pay by check, you will need to complete a W9 form to receive a refund by check from Winona State University. Credit Card payments will be refunded within 3-5 business days.
Any questions please contact the WSU Retiree Center at 507-457-5565.
Day(s):
M
(Note: No class on
3-10-2025
)
Registration Cutoff Date:
2/23/2025
Dates & Times:
2/24/2025 2:30PM - 4:00PM
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3/3/2025 2:30PM - 4:00PM
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3/17/2025 2:30PM - 4:00PM
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3/24/2025 2:30PM - 4:00PM
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3/31/2025 2:30PM - 4:00PM
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