Analyze, compare, and discuss the musical styles and philosophies of Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke. Discuss their musical backgrounds and influences, as well as the political and/or social conditions shaped their musical lives. Focus on the “hot jazz” approach of Armstrong in contrast to the “cool, reflective” side of Beiderbecke. Investigate the reasons for Armstrong’s world-wide popularity as opposed to Beiderbecke’s relative obscurity.
Include a bibliography of at least four sources, not including the textbook. Credible jazz sources including journals such as Downbeat, Jazz Times, JazzIz, Earshot, and All About Jazz have comprehensive internet websites. Other trustworthy music websites include All Music Guide and Discogs. Most living jazz artists maintain sites that provide helpful research information. A few deceased artists have websites that are administered by artist estates and/or families.
Sources that are not acceptable include Wikipedia and “fan” sites maintained by fans of an artist.
Cite sources in MLA or Chicago style format. If you are having trouble finding sources, talk to the instructor or a librarian at the UW Music Library.
2,000 word minimum
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