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Choose one of the following artists to listen to and read about:
1. Pianist Brad Mehldau. Listen to the following record and read Walser Ch 65 – Explaining the Art of a Trio.pdf
2. Pianist Vijay Iyer. Listen to the following record and read Walser Ch 67 – Exploding the Narrative.pdf
3. Saxophonist Kamasi Washington. Listen to the following recording and read Nate Chinen Playing Changes – Change of the Guard.pdf
4. Bassist/Vocalist Esperanza Spaulding. Listen to the following recording and read Nate Chinen Playing Changes Exposure.pdf
In your initial post, tell us which artist you picked, why, what you thought of their music, and a brief summary of the reading. Then, tell us what your overall impressions are of jazz today and whether you’ll be listening to any in the future. (Min 200 words for full credit. 6 points possible) Make your initial post by Friday May 13th 11:59pm
Reply to two of your peers, one of which who did NOT listen to the same artist as you. Listen to one song of the artist they posted about and tell them if you agree or disagree with their impression of the artist’s music. For full credit (2 points per reply), post both replies by Sunday May 15th 11:59pm.