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Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots 5 min read

• African-American history
• Classical
• Jazz
• Jazz Fusion
• Music

Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

Jazz has always been a dynamic art form, evolving and reshaping itself with each passing decade. Among the countless innovators who redefined the genre, Miles... Read More

Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless 5 min read

• African-American history
• Classical
• Jazz
• Music

Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

Let’s face it — when most people think of jazz, they picture smoky clubs, wild improvisation, and the kind of energy that feels almost chaotic.... Read More

Part I. Blending Jazz and Classical Music: Schuller, Davis, and MJQ 5 min read

• African-American history
• Jazz
• Jazz Fusion
• Music

Part I. Blending Jazz and Classical Music: Schuller, Davis, and MJQ

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

When we think of jazz, images of lively improvisations in intimate clubs often come to mind. However, the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) redefined this perception... Read More