Allied Occupation (1945–1952) The arrival of the Americans with strong ideas about transforming Japan into a peaceful democracy had a major long-term impact, and pursued a policy of coerced Americanization. Jazz was essentially reintroduced to Japan and became symbolic of issues related to a newly evolving sense of national identity. This provided a new incentive for Japanese jazz musicians to emerge, as the American troops were eager to hear the music they listened to back home, but at the same time a setback in the search for an indigenous jazz sound. [] In postwar Japan, many African-American soldiers served ably but remained separate and unequal. Racial tensions ran high among troops and harmed the morale of the black GIs.
Jazz Taking about the Jazz world and not mentioning Louis Armstrong is not possible. In every Jazz musician life no matter what kind of instrument they played, Louis Armstrong played a very important part and been very influential in their carrier. The birth of jazz was around the beginning of 20th century and originated within the African-American communities of the Southern United States. Jazz music is an art of improvisation. It is a combination of improvisation, swing notes, backbeats, and blues with brass instruments.
), and the music is rooted in its African American music traditions of Africa, created by combining with their experiences from reality life. Early blues mainly represented the plight of blacks and lower-class life status. In addition, blue refers to the color of blue and also the feeling of depression. Gospel songs are mainly for people to pray for peace and hope to gain salvation. Jazz is developed by the root of black music, and also absorbed classical music, folk music and many other musical elements, and gradually formed variety today.
Practice Final Exam for RDG 028 Name: Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) If the most influential musician in the entire span of jazz had to be chosen, the choice might be Louis Armstrong. “His heritage permeates all of jazz to this day . . . all that we may hear today has been touched by his genius.” The myth has always been that Daniel Louis Armstrong was born on July 4, 1900.
He also switched some of the lyrics around, or added a few more notes. So, whenever Bob Dylan would perform a song of his for his audience, the song would never be the same. This gave his fans a little more curiosity for his music and caught a couple more peoples attention. Knowing that you will not listen to the same song everyday, people were more attracted to his music. He always knew how to spice up his concerts and public appearances.
Being an African American Studies major, I can see how Ellington’s life was sort of the glue that bonded Blacks together. Because oppression was at its prime during the 1900s, one could see how music was an outlet for African Americans to experience a sense of freedom. Although I may not be doing much music related projects in my career of Social Welfare, I have learned a great deal that can drive me into being the best Social Worker I can be. The simple quotes he states for example, “a problem is a chance for you to do your best” and “there are two kinds of worries” are great encouragements to motivate me in times of
During all of the performance I was so intrigued with how well the band performed at times for forgot to write notes for my critique paper. Yes, I was that into it as well as the entire audience. After the intermission the second portion of the concert was the CSN Wednesday Night Jazz Band. Directed by Dr. Richard McGee. This band consisted of Saxes, Trumpets, Trombones, Piano, Bass, Guitar and Drums.
Hamidi Brown Jazz History 2/24/13 Swing Era It never occurred to me that so many great influential musicians emerged during the swing era. Coleman Hawkins was the first musician I read about, His recording of “Body and Soul” emerged him to the forefront of national jazz, as referred to on (p.259). Hawkins worked in Europe with Benny Carter, Django Reinhardt, and others before he returned to the US. Soon after Hawkins was finish recording “Body and Soul” World War II began. Some of Hawkins ideas were seen as transitional, but many Americans loved his double time outburst over the chorus pattern, usually performed by Louis Armstrong 20 years earlier.
Importance of Music By having a better understanding of the blues, it gives me a better understanding of the novel Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. Blues and Jazz originated in the southern plantations of the 19th century so its roots are deeply connected with the African American history. This correlates with the narrator’s struggle to find his individuality in an America society because when people thought of blues and jazz at the time, they thought of black. In the text, a drunken white man urged the narrator to sing something, when Brother Jack angrily said the narrator didn’t sing, the drunken man replied back “Nonsense, all colored people sing” (312). It clues us in on the stereotype of blacks at the time and makes us better understand the struggle for his own identity and purpose our narrator is so desperately trying to find.
So Black! Jazz is a melody that is notoriously impossible to define. Throughout history it has been attached to the African American people where it is widely accepted as the “pinnacle of African American music” and is known to have placed New Orleans on the musical map. It is very unique as it is “distinguished by the originality of its improvisation, the virtuosity and erudition of its performers and composers, and its professionalism and artistry” . It is a music that is not merely for listening, but a vital part of the experience is the swaying and the dancing that takes over one’s body.