1. Jazz Legends Going Through Time Kimberly Johnston Dec. 8, 2010 IAS 108

2. Introduction Jazz is a type of genre It has evolved, yet stayed the same over time A lot has to do with the composers

3. Four Aspects Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington Ray Charles Kenny G

4. Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) 1920’s jazz Possibly the greatest influence on jazz Widely known for trumpet playing and singing Influenced many generations of jazz music

5. When the Saints go Marching In http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA&feature=player_detailpage

6. Duke Ellington (1899-1974) “American Music” 1930’s jazz Swing and “big” jazz band Composer, pianist, and bandleader

7. Take the “A” Train (1943) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnurVNkg62Q&feature=player_detailpage

8. Ray Charles (1930-2004) 1950’s jazz Rhythm & blues, gospel, and blues Most know for being a singer and pianist

9. Hit the Road Jack http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Q8Tiz6INF7I

10. Kenny G (1956- ) 1990’s jazz Smooth Jazz Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Saxophone

11. The Moment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447yaU_4DF8

12. Through the Years Jazz has grown and changed Still influenced by early jazz Paved the way for growth in different directions These legends will always hold an important part of jazz

13. Resources Images http://theurbandaily.com/special-features/bp-community/cedricthornton/bp-group-spotlight-b-p-jazz-2/ http://www.last.fm/music/Louis+Armstrong/+images/337121 http://michaelcpos.blogspot.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Kenny_G/gallery/KENNYGJS007/ http://homeinteriordesignthemes.com/2009/07/contemporary-metal-wall-sculpture-portraying-jazz-instruments/

14. Resources (cont.) Information http://www.pbs.org/jazz/biography/artist_id_armstrong_louis.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz http://www.activemusician.com/Duke-Ellington-Biography--t8i931 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Charles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_G

15. Resources (cont.) Video Clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnurVNkg62Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447yaU_4DF8