Analyze, compare, and discuss the musical styles and philosophies of Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke.


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Analyze, compare, and discuss the musical styles and philosophies of Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke.


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Requirments: -1,500 word minimum -Include a bibliography of at least four sources, not including the textbook. At least two sources must be from books or journal articles (including jazz magazines like DownBeat or JazzTimes). Web sources must be from official artist sites, reputable news sites, or record labels. Wikipedia and About.com are not acceptable sources. Cite sources in MLA or Chicago style format. If you are having trouble finding sources, talk to the instructor or a librarian at the Music Library. Topics: Analyze, compare, and discuss the musical styles and philosophies of Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke. Discuss their musical backgrounds and influences, as well as the political and/or social conditions shaped their musical lives. Focus on the “hot jazz” approach of Armstrong in contrast to the “cool, reflective” side of Beiderbecke. Investigate the reasons for Armstrong’s world-wide popularity as opposed to Beiderbecke’s relative obscurity.