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Jazz Legends
Going Through Time
Kimberly Johnston
Dec. 8, 2010IAS 108
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Introduction Jazz is a type of genre It has evolved, yet stayed the same
over time A lot has to do with the composers
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Four Aspects Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington Ray Charles Kenny G
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Louis Armstrong
(1901-1971) 1920’s jazz Possibly the greatest influence on jazz Widely known for trumpet playing and
singing Influenced many generations of jazz
music
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When the Saints go Marching In
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA&feature=player_detailpage
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Duke Ellington
(1899-1974) “American Music” 1930’s jazz Swing and “big” jazz band Composer, pianist, and bandleader
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Take the “A” Train (1943)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnurVNkg62Q&feature=player_detailpage
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Ray Charles
(1930-2004) 1950’s jazz Rhythm & blues, gospel, and blues Most know for being a singer and
pianist
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Hit the Road Jack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Q8Tiz6INF7I
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Kenny G
(1956- ) 1990’s jazz Smooth Jazz Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Saxophone
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The Moment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447yaU_4DF8
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Through the Years
Jazz has grown and changed
Still influenced by early jazz
Paved the way for growth in different directions
These legends will always hold an important part of jazz
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Resources Images
http://theurbandaily.com/special-features/bp-community/cedricthornton/bp-group-spotlight-b-p-jazz-2/
http://www.last.fm/music/Louis+Armstrong/+images/337121
http://michaelcpos.blogspot.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Kenny_G/
gallery/KENNYGJS007/ http://homeinteriordesignthemes.com/2009/07/
contemporary-metal-wall-sculpture-portraying-jazz-instruments/
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Resources (cont.) Information
http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_armstrong_louis.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz http://www.activemusician.com/Duke-Ellington-
Biography--t8i931 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Charles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_G
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Resources (cont.) Video Clips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnurVNkg62Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447yaU_4DF8