Bebop: Jazz Takes Flight
Fast tempo bebop explorations of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonious Monk unpack complex rhythms, bold harmonies, and listening strategies in a one hour lecture demonstration tailored to curious newcomers and devoted jazz fans.
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