Jazz History

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Jazz History Hollywood Swings

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

Jazz music’s presence in film dates back to the era of silent films when ragtime and early jazz scores accompanied the action on screen. In this program, we will examine some early examples and come to understand how the genre’s rich textures, improvisational nature and emotional depth make it a versatile choice for enhanced storytelling.

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.