Jazz Legends

Going Through Time

Kimberly Johnston

Dec. 8, 2010IAS 108

Introduction Jazz is a type of genre It has evolved, yet stayed the same

over time A lot has to do with the composers

Four Aspects Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington Ray Charles Kenny G

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

When the Saints go Marching In

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA&feature=player_detailpage

Duke Ellington

(1899-1974) “American Music” 1930’s jazz Swing and “big” jazz band Composer, pianist, and bandleader

Take the “A” Train (1943)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnurVNkg62Q&feature=player_detailpage

Ray Charles

(1930-2004) 1950’s jazz Rhythm & blues, gospel, and blues Most know for being a singer and

pianist

Hit the Road Jack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Q8Tiz6INF7I

Kenny G

(1956- ) 1990’s jazz Smooth Jazz Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Saxophone

The Moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447yaU_4DF8

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

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/

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

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