Episode 14

Jazz Explained by Rachel and Alyssa

Spring 2010

Video by Rachel Bruflodt and Alyssa Mendenhall, Roosevelt Middle School

Here's a delightful historical perspective on the classic American musical idiom called "jazz." Two girls from Roosevelt Middle School wrote and produced this video which in 4 minutes does a great job of instructing viewers on this musical artform.

 
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