EOJ PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ

The Evolution Of Jazz is a musical production that chronicles the history of jazz, from its earliest documented manifestation to its emergence as a distinctive contemporary art form. The production traces a musical path that begins in West Africa and winds its way to the Americas.

You will experience the complex rhythms of West Africa, the field hollers of Congo Square, the spirituals of Christianity, the blues, both vocal and instrumental, stride piano and much, much more.

For the school system the production would run an hour and fifteen minutes in length, with a fifteen-minute question and answer segment.
Producer/Creator – Archie Alleyne (for more information call 416-690-4726 fax 416-690-2694)
Director/Producer – Rudy Webb (905-471-4645)
Musical Director – Mei Kelly

Performance fee is negotiable - Teacher's guide available upon request

"An excellent overview of the history of jazz…a good cross-section of styles."
- Mr Baird Knechtel
Northview Heights Secondary School

"First rate in all respects-the musicians are wonderful and
the show a great blend of education and entertainment"
- Marylenna Higgins
North York Board of Education

THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ AIMS and OBJECTIVES

• To educate students about the enormous influence of jazz on the music today

• To address the lack of jazz information in mainstream programs

• To familiarize students with the socioeconomic impact that jazz had on the black society in North America

• To give students, particularly African Canadian students a sense of history, identity and pride

• To increase cross-cultural understanding and insight among youth in our multicultural Canadian