Miles Davis: A Reflection of Urban Art
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In this page paper as we talk about art in the city, we will consider its history, color, energy, danger and resolution. Because all of those factors were present in jazz musician Miles Davis, we use him as an example of the urban art form itself. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBmDav.doc

The Development of Jazz
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An 8 page research paper that examines the origins of this particularly American form of music. The writer discusses how jazz originated from African-American traditions, blending the rhythms of Africa with the harmonic and melodic elements of European music. The focus of this paper is on the nineteenth century origins of jazz and those precursors of jazz--ragtime and the blues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Influence Of Jazz
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Jazz can be seen as the principle harbinger of the transition from rural to urban living in the United States, encompassing all races and ethnic backgrounds. This 9 page paper examines the connection between the inauguration of jazz music and the cultural foundations of an integrated America. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Jazz
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In 5 pages the author discusses jazz. Jazz is a type of music. It is legendary. Its roots are buried in rhythmic music that is African American origin. Jazz places an emphasis on interpretation, with its main characteristic being that of improvisation. No one truly knows where the name 'jazz' originated, although there are speculations. There are many great jazz artists. They include, Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker, and William Parker, to name a few. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PCjazz.rtf

Persian Music
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A 6 page research paper on this ancient music native to present-day Iran. The writer covers such topics as the historical background of the music, intervals and scales used, the 'dastgah' concept, compositional forms, instrumentation and modern trends. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Persmus.wps