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Music in World Cultures: Miles Davis Aesthetic

A one credit, seven week analysis of the life and times of Miles Davis. The theme of searching and changing will unify the discussion of the five important periods in the career of Miles Davis: Early Miles (bebop); The Cool School of the 50s; Kind of Blue and modal jazz; The 60s quintet and modern jazz; Electric Miles. Video and audio examples will inform the discussion around Miles Davis' autobiography.

Course #
MPAJZ-UE 1608
Credits
1
Department
Music and Performing Arts Professions