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)
In the latter half of the 1960s Miles Davis changed direction yet again, embracing the fusion of jazz and rock that would dominate and largely define jazz in the next decade and beyond. The 1970 album Bitches Brew was not the end of the story for Miles, who continued to make music over the course of another two decades, still and always with an ear attuned to musical innovation and popular trends. But it might be seen as the final major transformation of a musician who had been in the forefront of virtually every jazz direction since the 1940s. This is the last of six episodes focused on Miles Davis, and it concludes the Jazz History series on this channel. WHY END THERE? The Jazz History series is based on a PowerPoint presentation used to teach a university course. In determining the curriculum to be delivered in 24 classes, I deemed the 1970s to the present to be the 'modern era', in that many of the musicians from that period are still with us, though time marches on. By focusing on the years prior, I was able to go into greater depth, although there are still MANY important artists who I was not able to cover. I leave and encourage others to pick up the story and fill in the gaps. Amidst the 65 episodes, don't miss the one on DOROTHY DONEGAN, which is far and away the most viewed video in the Jazz History series: https://youtu.be/KJ7OLTl-HRE I'M NOT DONE! The half-century that has transpired since the scope of this series coincides with my own history as a jazz musician, and I continue to post videos on things I have learned (and continue to learn) through the pursuit of this magnificent music. To that end, 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 If you like jazz, or the sound of a trumpet (it could happen), this channel is for you. 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