Task #1: Research the origins of Jazz music. Answer the following questions in detail.

Where did it come from?    When did it originate?     How did it originate?

Provide details and include lots of information on its history

Task #2:Pick ONE artist from the 20th century (1900-1999).  Answer the following questions in detail:

Why are they important?     What are they known for?     What songs did they perform?

Provide details and include other information about artist. 

Task#3: Pick ONE artist from today or after 1960's. Answer the following questions

What songs did they perform? What instrument do they(if any)play?  What are they known for?

Task#4: Jazz music has evolved but hasn't changed completely.  Compare and contrast differences between jazz music today and of the past based on the information that you looked up on the web.  How did the periods effect the emotion and tones of songs?