May 01, 2024  
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MUS 709 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation (1/4)

A continuation of MUS 215  Jazz Improvisation. Study and discussion of the various approaches to jazz improvisation. Focus will be on chord/scale relationships, advanced harmonic substitutions, stylistic considerations, solo analysis, and relationships between harmony, melody, and structure. Students will also begin learning important pieces in the basic jazz repertoire. May be repeated for credit. No S/U option.