About this episode

Chris McCourry discusses jazz music and its relation to democracy with host Scot Bertram.

Chris McCourry, artist and director of jazz ensembles at Hillsdale College, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss the principles of jazz music, what makes a great jazz musician, and what jazz music can teach us about democracy. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Scot Bertram

Guest: Chris McCourry

Topics covered

• jazz music
• democracy
• music principles
• great musicians
• Hillsdale College

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Organizations: Hillsdale College

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