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Write a separate paragraph for 8 different jazz songs/pieces that you listen to in a radio or streaming broadcast. For each paragraph, you’ll need to address all of the bullet points listed below.
Prompt for Listening Journal 2:
1. Tune into any jazz radio broadcast – this can include internet or satellite radio. If you use a service like Pandora, be sure to choose a jazz genre, and do not allow it to include related genres. A good local resource in San Diego is Jazz 88 – KSDS . It’s also streaming online at http://www.jazz88.org.
2. Write 8 journal entries – one for each song that you listen to – addressing all of the following bullet points for each song :
• What’s the title of the song?
What’s the name of the band leader and/or band? This information is clearly provided on internet and satellite radio. If you’re listening to a traditional radio broadcast, DJs announce this info every now and then.
What’s the instrumentation?
Describe the general character of the music: what’s the atmosphere, vibe or emotional content of the piece? How would you describe the tempo ? Does the music sound consonant or dissonant – or something in between?
How does the music unfold from beginning to end?
