May 27, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

MUA 3500 - 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.