"Ornette Coleman has inspired thousands of musicians to look into our own hearts and minds to see what we may have to offer, if we can only muster up the courage to listen to the songs inside of us the way he has." So said Pat Metheny. Powerful words spoken by one musical visionary about another.

ABOUT THIS SERIES
The Jazz History series is a video adaptation of a PowerPoint presentation used to teach a university course in jazz history. It traces the roots of jazz from Ragtime at the turn of the 20th century to jazz-rock fusion at the end of the 1960s. You’ll find a lot more videos like this one in the JAZZ HISTORY playlist on this channel.

If you want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of playing jazz, check out the videos in the JAZZ TACTICS playlist. Here are a few suggestions:

JAZZ TACTICS SUGGESTIONS
Do You Speak Jazz?    • YOU ALREADY KNOW HOW TO IMPROVISE / J...  
What Makes Jazz Jazz?    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Why I Can't Teach You Jazz    • WHY I CAN'T TEACH YOU JAZZ (a theoret...  
What's So Great About Chet Baker?    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Trading Fours With Freddie Hubbard    • TRADING FOURS WITH FREDDIE HUBBARD (S...  
Improvising on Rhythm Changes    • IMPROVISING ON RHYTHM CHANGES Jazz Ta...  

ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
On this channel, jazz trumpeter, educator and author Chase Sanborn offers information and advice for musicians and music appreciators.

PLAYLISTS
This link will take you to all the playlists on this channel:
   / @chasesanborn  

LEAVE A TIP
You can leave a tip to support the work that goes into this channel by clicking the THANKS button. Thanks to YOU for watching!

MORE INFORMATION
For more in-depth and personal information and instruction, check out Chase's books and online lesson options on his website:

http://www.chasesanborn.com