There were many professional female pianists. It was considered a desirable skill for women, both black and white. In the 1910s, many female musicians would perform in circuses, carnivals, etc. What do you know about jazz? Do you play an instrument?
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Chicago nightlife
Activities
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King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, 1923.
1. Have a look at the document. What is it?
In the foreground... / In the background... / In the middle... / On the left... / On the right... / At the top... / At the bottom...
Define “prohibition”, “bootlegging” and “speakeasy”.
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Jazzmen... and women!
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1. Look at the timelines. What do these artists have in common?
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Group work
Write a short riddle about a musician and present it to the class. Use relative clauses.
Phonology
Long sentences
Louis Armstrong married Lil Hardin, who was a piano player. He went to Chicago where he played with Joe “King” Oliver.
He played jazz, which was very popular at that time.
Grammar
Relative clauses
Observe: Armstrong married Lil Hardin, who was a piano player. He played jazz, which was very popular. He went to Chicago where he met Joe “King” Oliver.
Think: Look at the words in bold. What is their function in the sentences?
Practise: Describe the Creole Jazz Band using relative clauses.