Humanities Homework Help

Ambrose Akinmusire is a notable jazz musician trumpet player from either the past or present. Study his/her life, art, and impact on society/culture. A quality research paper must also have a thesis (organizing argument) stating a proposition. The paper should begin with an introduction describing Ambrose Akinmusire, why you chose him, and stating your specific thesis. The middle of the paper will consist of background research on the music and culture pertaining to your chosen individual. The paper should end with a conclusion that revisits the original thesis, highlights what you learned through your research about the person you chose, and how the experience has impacted or altered your views about jazz, culture, and the world around you.

You must include a bibliography, showing that you used a variety of resources with at least 4 articles, books, and encyclopedias.  You must include at least one of each of those.  A good resource to start with is Oxford Music Online

You may also find articles from jazz publications or other news publications online, but please avoid websites such as Wikipedia or any website that does not cite its sources or provide credentials to show that its authors are experts in their subject.

Ambrose Akinmusire – trumpet player