1. The Jazz Age Society in the 1920s Flappers in the Jazz Age

2. The Jazz Age The 1920s were a time of rapid social change in which many people – particularly women – adopted new lifestyles and attitudes. The 1920s were a time of rapid social change in which many people – particularly women – adopted new lifestyles and attitudes.

3. Setting the Stage 1880s: Industrialization and immigration. 1880s: Industrialization and immigration. WWI accelerated urbanization and what happened to men in the war made the young question traditional values. WWI accelerated urbanization and what happened to men in the war made the young question traditional values.

4. The Flapper Confident, Breezy, slangy, and informal in manner; slim and boyish in form; wore expensive clothes (silk or fur); with vivid red cheeks and lips, plucked eyebrows and close- fitting helmet of hair Confident, Breezy, slangy, and informal in manner; slim and boyish in form; wore expensive clothes (silk or fur); with vivid red cheeks and lips, plucked eyebrows and close- fitting helmet of hair

5. The Flapper Wore shorter dresses than their mothers. (9- inch hemline for mom) Wore shorter dresses than their mothers. (9- inch hemline for mom) Short hair and hats to show off short hair Short hair and hats to show off short hair Bobbed hair Bobbed hair Wore make up Wore make up Drank and smoked in public Drank and smoked in public

6. The Flapper Not many women were full flappers. Not many women were full flappers. But changes were happening. But changes were happening. Parents didn ’ t like it! Parents didn ’ t like it!

7. Women Working and Voting More women chose flapper hair and clothes because they were simpler for the working girl. More women chose flapper hair and clothes because they were simpler for the working girl. Convenience Convenience

8. Men’s Fashion Men’s fashion was influenced by popular athletes from the time Men’s fashion was influenced by popular athletes from the time Wide leg trousers Wide leg trousers Tight jackets Tight jackets Simple suits Simple suits Ties and hats Ties and hats

9. The Jazz Age Young people were NUTS about jazz. Young people were NUTS about jazz. 1929 – 60% of radio air time was playing jazz. 1929 – 60% of radio air time was playing jazz.

10. Facts Many jazz places (speakeasies) were not segregated Many jazz places (speakeasies) were not segregated Was popular in cities, not so much in rural areas who listened to more traditional music Was popular in cities, not so much in rural areas who listened to more traditional music

11. Instruments Trumpet Trumpet Jazz Guitar Jazz Guitar Piano Piano Saxophone Saxophone Trombone Trombone

12. Heroes of Jazz Louis Armstrong (1901 – 1974) Louis Armstrong (1901 – 1974) “ Satchmo ” and “ The Gift ” “ Satchmo ” and “ The Gift ” Started in New Orleans and Chicago he later would travel the world playing jazz. Started in New Orleans and Chicago he later would travel the world playing jazz. Trumpet and singing “ scat ” Trumpet and singing “ scat ”

13. Singing Scat In vocal jazz, scat singing is vocal improvisation with nonsense syllables or without words at all. In vocal jazz, scat singing is vocal improvisation with nonsense syllables or without words at all. A difficult technique that requires singers with the ability to sing improvised melodies and rhythms using the voice as an instrument rather than a speaking medium. A difficult technique that requires singers with the ability to sing improvised melodies and rhythms using the voice as an instrument rather than a speaking medium.

14. Jazz Heroes “ Duke ” Ellington “ Duke ” Ellington 17 years old – played jazz in clubs in Washington DC at night and painted signs in the day. 17 years old – played jazz in clubs in Washington DC at night and painted signs in the day. Wrote thousands of songs and had his own band. Wrote thousands of songs and had his own band.

15. Jazz Clubs and Dance Halls To hear jazz people went to NYC and the neighborhood of Harlem. To hear jazz people went to NYC and the neighborhood of Harlem. 500 jazz clubs 500 jazz clubs Cotton Club the most famous Cotton Club the most famous BUT BUT Most white Americans did not want to hear jazz. Most white Americans did not want to hear jazz.

16. Using your notes, complete the What’s Jazz worksheet!

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