May 26, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

MUA 1500 - Jazz: Its Origins, Styles, and Influence


3 Credit Hours


Description
Study of the development of jazz from its origins to current trends, including stylistic periods such as New Orleans, swing, bop, cool, avant-garde, and fusion. Emphasis on evolution of form, improvisational style, and influential artists.