Jazz Day 1

​All That Jazz - Day 1

By: Alex Meads

Primary Focus

Students will discuss what they know about jazz music, and what talent and creativity mean to them.

Turn and Talk

What comes to mind when you think of "Jazz"?

What do you see?

The image shows a sculpture that can be seen in Armstrong Park in New Orleans, a city known as the cradle of jazz.

​Where does Jazz come from?

Turn and Talk

What kinds of music do you listen to? Who are your favorite musicians?

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Together, we'll be learning about some talented jazz artists like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.

There are some really exceptional musical abilities out there!