Assignment
Choose one of the following topics for your Research Paper
A) Discuss important jazz singers since 1945. Give specific examples including musical affiliations and important recordings. Provide your opinion as to why jazz singing is generally devalued. Is there a gender bias in jazz?
B) Name 4 or 5 of the most influential jazz artists on either the trumpet or the saxophone (choose one). Document the time period(s), style(s), and innovations. Describe how they influenced subsequent players.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.