The videos in this series are adapted from a PowerPoint presentation used to teach a course for university jazz majors. The timeline stretches from about 1900-1970 because that was the most I felt I could adequately cover in the time allotted for the in-person course. This series is presented from the viewpoint of a jazz musician, not a historian (that is a disclaimer as much as a descriptor). The videos include many full-length clips so that you can get a deeper understanding of the music as well as the musicians who make it. Since I do not own the rights to the clips, these videos cannot be monetized, but in most cases the copyright holders do not block them. Posting them on YouTube is a labor of love for which you can express your appreciation by leaving a LIKE.
Curated by: Chase Sanborn (71 videos)
The pairing of Miles Davis as soloist with Gil Evans as composer was one of the all-time great jazz collaborations in which each thought and spoke of the other with reverence. They produced a short series of albums in the late 1950s that defined a genre (and may have played a role in the baby boom :) If Miles had done nothing other than record Kind of Blue and Sketches of Spain in the same 12-month timespan, he would still be a legendary figure. Given that this is the fourth of six episodes devoted to his multi-decade career, there is obviously a lot more to the story, so stay tuned! Note: There were four musical clips in this one which the copyright holders will not allow me to show, notably and regrettably an interview in which Miles talks about his admiration and love for Gil Evans. The missing clips caused me to consider whether to post it, but there are a couple of clips still intact and the series would be incomplete without talking about Miles and Gil. ABOUT THIS SERIES The Jazz History series is a video adaptation of a PowerPoint presentation used to teach a university course in jazz history. It traces the roots of jazz from Ragtime at the turn of the 20th century to jazz-rock fusion at the end of the 1960s. You’ll find a lot more videos like this one in the JAZZ HISTORY playlist on this channel. Don't miss the episode on DOROTHY DONEGAN, which is far and away the most viewed video in the series: https://youtu.be/KJ7OLTl-HRE If you want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of playing jazz, check out the videos in the JAZZ TACTICS playlist. Here are a few suggestions: JAZZ TACTICS SUGGESTIONS Do You Speak Jazz? https://youtu.be/WiVld-gORuQ What Makes Jazz Jazz? https://youtu.be/W3zyFkZmqcg Why I Can't Teach You Jazz https://youtu.be/SI3-vtTw3Kc What's So Great About Chet Baker? https://youtu.be/W3zyFkZmqcg Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard https://youtu.be/W3zyFkZmqcg Improvising on Rhythm Changes https://youtu.be/2GxXc7QZ1AM ABOUT THIS CHANNEL On this channel, jazz trumpeter, educator and author Chase Sanborn offers information and advice for musicians and music appreciators. PLAYLISTS This link will take you to all the playlists on this channel: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCeUGL_o1tEo6ixH8SKEJVVw/playlists LEAVE A TIP Because I do not own the copyright to the video clips, the jazz history series cannot be monetized. If you want to express appreciation for the work that has gone into producing this series, you can leave a tip by clicking the THANKS button on other videos on this channel. Thanks! MORE INFORMATION For more in-depth and personal information and instruction, check out Chase's books and online lesson options on his website: http://www.chasesanborn.com