History of Jazz - pt 1:

History of Jazz - pt 1

Jazz great Billie Taylor explains the origin of jazz in the United States

History of Jazz - pt 2:

What is Jazz? - pt 2

What is Jazz? - Part 2 - Billy Taylor explains Jazz Rhythm

History of Jazz - Interview 1:

Ken Burns/Wynton Marsalis Interview

Ken Burns and Wynton Marsalis interview on "Jazz" (2001)

Director Ken Burns and musician Wynton Marsalis discuss the greatness of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and the other greats of jazz history, the subject of Burns' latest documentary.

History of Jazz - Interview 2:

Wynton Marsalis Interview

Wynton Marsalis - "Music is Life" (2014)

Internationally acclaimed musician, composer and bandleader, Wynton Marsalis talks about music, his mentors and the irreplaceable role of art and creativity in American culture. Part question and answer, part meditation on life, it was all magic at IdeaFestival® 2014.

History of Jazz:

Wynton Marsalis Tribute to Louis Armstrong

Wynton Marsalis - "Tribute to Louie Armstrong"

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Jazz Aides:

Jazz Improvisation

Hal Sherman [Kent-Meridian Band Director, Emeritus] handout from the 1987 WMEA Conference