Word: jazzing
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Problems encountered by the Learning From Performers program point to Harvard's conspicuous lack of a jazz program. There are no courses given here in which students can study America's only native art form. While Harvard has never been known for its open-armed acceptance of performing and studio arts in its curriculum, there are nonetheless, faculty here competent to instruct modern painters, sculptors and photographers...
Little such instruction exists for those interested in jazz--musicians, historians, critics, or just plain enthusiasts. Harvard's Music department fails to offer a single course in jazz theory, improvisation, or composition. Those interested are urged to cross register at other schools in Boston for such instruction. Similarly, the department offers no classes in history or criticism of jazz music...
With the departure of A.B. Spellman, lecturer in Afro-American Studies, the Afro department has no one on its faculty knowledgeable in Afro-American musical biography or the development of the black musical avant garde. Many schools throughout the nation see these musical and historical aspects of jazz as subjects for academic scrutiny...
Benson's strumming is in the spirit of Charlie Christian, that tremendous pioneer jazz guitarist. His latest album, "Breezin" shows how versed Benson is in jazz and blues. He has played with Hank Crawford, Stanley Turrentine, and Freddie Hubbard...
Larry Coryell will present shows at 8:30 and 11 p.m. at the Jazz Workshop until the end of the week. Coryell is a straight jazz guitarist, who, in his last visit to the workshop, came in with his new group Eleventh House...