Jazz History

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Jazz History The Blues

Charles Bergeron, Ph.D., Professor of Jazz History and Program Director for Jazz Pedagogy at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music

Join us for an in-depth look at the origins of the blues and its influence on the evolution of jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and R&B. The blues provided a foundation for an evolution in music, influencing everything from rhythm and harmony to improvisation and lyrical content. Its expressive power and emotional depth continue to resonate in modern music, ensuring its enduring legacy across genres.

This presentation is part of Charles Bergeron's Jazz History series.

Charles Bergeron

Charles Bergeron

As a jazz bassist and composer, Charles’ unique approach to improvisation and compositional style reflects the wide variety of musical influences while confirming a deep commitment to his musical cultural heritage as a native New Orleanian. This can be seen in his leadership of the South Florida Jazz Orchestra — a critically acclaimed, modern big band comprising many of the top jazz artists and studio musicians in Miami.