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Eng105
Poetry of Jazz; Jazz of Poetry English Literature Requirement / Elective — 3 units Beginning with the lyrics of work songs, gospel and blues, and continuing through the Harlem Renaissance, pre- and post- World War II, bebop and the Beats, modern and postmodern, and the “NOW”, jazz poetry has rhythmic and lyrical styles nurtured by the music and its players. This extensive range of poetic and jazz aesthetics is studied through the voices of Bessie Smith, Willie Dixon, Langston Hughes, Jack Kerouac, Michael McClure, Al Young, Michael S. Harper, Jayne Cortez, Ishmael Reed, Billy Collins, Quincey Troupe, et al. In depth readings and analysis, as well as historical and musical context are emphasized and explored. 3 hours lecture
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