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September 22nd, 2024

9/22/2024

 
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​​Due Fri., September 27, 11:59 p.m. CST
Espinosa M, 3A
9/22/2024 11:48:45 pm

Jazz musicians captured hearts with soulful melodies and charm

Garcia M 3A
9/23/2024 07:48:44 pm

This statement is very agreeable, Jazz was a extremely heart felt genre and was huge during the early 1900's.

Colocho J 6B
9/24/2024 10:40:55 am

I agree because it is a responsibility for their work to be continued.

Colocho J 6B
9/24/2024 10:40:14 am

I agree because it would be memories for the future.

Luster J 3A
9/24/2024 10:54:44 pm

I agree that he captured hearts his work inspired many others

Hernandez E
9/25/2024 10:43:56 am

I love this one, descriptive and meaningful.

Torres C. 3/A
9/25/2024 10:51:45 am

Why does it have to to be jazz? Under what implication is it jazz?

Barrientos S 4A
9/25/2024 10:55:33 am

I agree with your statement because jazz is a heartfelt genre, and their melodies are significant to those who enjoy it.

Gonzalez, J.4A
9/27/2024 10:32:02 pm

"Jazz has a way of touching our souls, doesn't it? Its rich history, emotional depth, and improvisational spirit create a universal language that resonates with people from all walks of life. Thank you for celebrating the heartfelt genre that is jazz!"

Bronson M, 3A
9/25/2024 11:41:59 am

I agree, he looks like a jazz musician that people enjoy watching.

Tomas Ruiz 6B
9/26/2024 06:50:17 pm

As a jazz enjoyer who listens to it practically every day, i approve of this

Carmouche K, 1A
9/27/2024 06:04:01 am

Jazz still is capturing hearts with soulful Melodie’s and charms, it is a very beautiful art that must be kept alive.

Alarcon A, 3A
9/27/2024 09:47:39 am

I agree with this jazz was a really beautiful genre of music back in the day.

Malvaez, 1A
9/27/2024 10:33:16 am

i agree because jazz was a source of inspiration to many people back then and to this day.

Malvaez M, 1A
9/27/2024 10:37:00 am

i agree because jazz was a source of inspiration to many people back then and to this day still enjoy the tunes of jazz.

Hernandez M, 4A link
9/27/2024 02:46:40 pm

I agree he looks that he might play jazz because of the style but that was a style during the 1910s. This style reminds me of the Great Migration, where black southerners relocated to northern and Midwestern cities.

Gonzalez, J.4A
9/27/2024 10:29:36 pm

"I appreciate the insightful connection you made between the 1910s style, the Great Migration, and the rise of jazz. Your observation showcases the power of cultural expression to reflect and shape historical moments."

Renteria R A, 4A
9/27/2024 03:38:19 pm

He does look like a member of a Jazz group

Alyssa P 6B
9/27/2024 06:54:54 pm

By looking at the picture it seemed he was a soulful man of played wonderful jazz music.

Guzmán X 6B
9/27/2024 08:49:30 pm

I couldn't agree more! Jazz musicians have a unique ability to tap into the human experience, evoking emotions and creating a deep connection with their audience through their soulful sounds.

Garcia M 3A
9/23/2024 07:43:56 pm

Jazz musician who created magic and melodies throughout nights.

Hernandez
9/25/2024 10:44:59 am

I love the slight detail of it, with added setting and mood.

Torres. C 3/A
9/25/2024 10:53:31 am

Jazz does have that effect of creating magic on many people, me included.

Thompson D 8B
9/26/2024 09:48:10 am

I humbly disagree with your response because not everything is about jazz, how would you know this guy was a jazz magician.

Salgado M, 1A
9/27/2024 03:21:09 am

Agreed, he was very good at the genre.

Alarcon A, 3A
9/27/2024 09:48:41 am

I agree with this he seems like the type who captured the hearts of others by the whispers of his saxophone.

Malvaez M, 1A
9/27/2024 10:36:07 am

I agree with this statement because not only did jazz musicians make good music but many people would feel happy and joyful listening to jazz tunes.

younger, k 1A
9/27/2024 01:38:19 pm

I agree, His music uplifted everyone that listened to it.

Miles D 4A
9/27/2024 02:59:49 pm

i dissagree i don't think this man was a jazz musician he couldv'e been in the newspaper for being the first black man to live a successful life after moving during the Harlem Renaissance

Alanis A 3A
9/27/2024 06:49:42 pm

I agree with this because it captures the essence of jazz.

Carmouche K 1A
9/27/2024 11:45:33 pm

This matches perfectly with the picture that's given, and it is giving me a perfect visualization of what's described

Colocho J 6B
9/24/2024 10:39:47 am

Jazz musician that is looking sharp for a performance.

Luster J 3A
9/24/2024 10:53:55 pm

I also think that he looks good for his performance

Barrientos S 4A
9/25/2024 10:56:16 am

He looks well dressed and ready to go for a performance.

Bronson M, 3A
9/25/2024 11:40:01 am

I agree, he looks well dressed and ready to perform.

Serenity 6B
9/26/2024 09:28:49 am

I agree with this statement he is extremely well dressed to be an African american man during those times.

Garcia M 3A
9/26/2024 09:47:12 am

I agree, Jazz musicians have always looked sharp in when it comes to their personal lives and on the stage.

Tomas Ruiz 6B
9/26/2024 06:51:28 pm

Dude looks ready to do his debut performance

Smith S, 8B
9/27/2024 09:19:50 am

I agree, he looks like a jazz musician that people enjoy watching.

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Victorino H 8B
9/27/2024 10:14:25 pm

I agree he looks properly dressed and excited to preform.

Williams J 6b
9/24/2024 10:40:36 am

I think that this statement is very much agreeable because jazz musician was created by magic and melodies.

Frank Jimenez
9/24/2024 10:42:43 am

Best of the rest jazz player of the mamba

Luster J 3A
9/24/2024 10:52:45 pm

Jazz musician that managed to grab many peoples attention

Divine Ojeh 8B
9/25/2024 03:11:14 pm

He had unique jazz chords.

Fuentez M. 3A
9/25/2024 09:33:51 pm

I agree with this statement because if that picture was taken that means he grab peoples attention throughout his music.

Sanchez E. 3A
9/27/2024 04:59:46 pm

I agree he captured many peoples attention.

Frank Jimenez 6B
10/1/2024 11:43:22 am

Absolutely phenomenal, he was one of a kind.

Torres. C 3/A
9/25/2024 10:16:05 am

Soul Musician Who lived off music and not food

Fuentez M 3A
9/25/2024 09:35:09 pm

I agree with this statement , it just fits the picture and has more deeper meaning into music. Back then music was everything. I was more valuable than food.

Serenity 6B
9/26/2024 09:26:22 am

I agree with this statement because, he probably worked so hard. So because he was a black man he probably did not make as much money as he should have to be able to afford food some nights.

Sanchez A 3A
9/26/2024 09:49:11 am

I agree with this statement that it shows he loved music.

Flores. A 4A
9/26/2024 08:49:37 pm

yeah he giving me jazz musician vibes in the early 1950's look

Kendell Hurrington 4 A
9/26/2024 11:21:21 pm

Yes he loved music and charming the crowd, but he especially lives for those he loved like his family and friends.

Curlee A, 4A
9/27/2024 09:18:47 am

I could see this man being a soul musician, but how does one only live off music?

Rodriguez Y 3A
9/27/2024 08:18:50 pm

The person in the picture seems to be a jazz player enjoyed music throughout his life, and usually someone with this talent like to share it to the world.

Hernandez E
9/25/2024 10:42:58 am

The man who played Jazz music like an angel.

Flores A 4A
9/26/2024 08:40:30 pm

yeah his music was amazing, I dont listen to jazz much but I have listen to his music

Smith S, 8B
9/27/2024 09:16:53 am

I agree, his music is very elegant

Gonzalez S 4A link
9/27/2024 12:34:15 pm

I love how beautifully said you make him seem.

younger, k 1A
9/27/2024 01:36:34 pm

I agree, his music was very good.

Barrientos S 4A
9/25/2024 10:51:47 am

Jazz musicians made history for others to enjoy today.

Hernandez M, 4A link
9/27/2024 02:30:56 pm

I agree this man looks like he's about to influence music up north.

Castillo V 6B
9/27/2024 05:58:56 pm

I agree, he looks like a good jazz musician and seems others would enjoy it.

Bronson M, 3A
9/25/2024 11:37:53 am

A famous jazz musician from around the nineteen twenties.

Divine Ojeh 8B
9/25/2024 03:09:10 pm

most jazz musician dress like that in the 1920s

Rodriguez Y. 3A
9/27/2024 01:47:09 pm

He was a jazz player so this makes sense, good research skills. In addition to this you missed a word.

Divine Ojeh 8B
9/25/2024 03:08:37 pm

One of the legendary jazz musician that changed lives.

Malvaez M, 1A
9/25/2024 03:44:34 pm

Inspiring jazz musician who loved to spread his music.

Fuentez M, 3A
9/25/2024 09:31:55 pm

Jazz musician who inspired people everyday with his music

Serenity 6B
9/26/2024 09:23:51 am

A jazz musician who inspired many other's in life.

Kendell Hurrington 4A
9/26/2024 11:19:31 pm

I agree, he was a notable man who sets an example for all who will come after him.

Castillo V 6B
9/27/2024 05:57:28 pm

Yes it looks like he did and would continue to inspire others.

Thompson D 8B
9/26/2024 09:37:06 am

he overcame adversity to become a champion for others.

Sanchez A 3A
9/26/2024 09:50:22 am

I agree with this statement because he looks happy.

Grant Z 4A
9/27/2024 02:30:04 pm

He deffiently looks like he saw a lot in his lifetime and experienced so much.

Vega F.1A
9/27/2024 07:47:03 pm

I agree, it looks like he have a lot of good stories for his kids.

Salazar J 1A
9/27/2024 10:53:30 pm

I agree, he definitely has a lot of stories on what he went through to share with others

Victorino H 8B
9/27/2024 10:33:36 pm

i agree he looks happy like he overcame something.

Sanchez A 3A
9/26/2024 09:39:14 am

Lead detective Thompson has just successful solved a case.

Thompson D 8B
9/26/2024 09:50:44 am

Such a inspirational statement by you Sanchez detective Thompson a legendary detective after solving a case.

Curlee A, 4A
9/27/2024 09:17:06 am

I am sort of confused on how this statement is inspirational. It's most certainly entertaining, but I don't understand how it is inspirational.

Dilworth z
9/27/2024 12:25:00 pm

i agree the outfit and hat topped off the whole detective look

Alyssa P 6B
9/27/2024 07:17:47 pm

He if was the lead detective he looks determined and passionate about resolving the case he was on.

Tomas Ruiz 6B
9/26/2024 06:47:55 pm

Some jazz musician getting ready to perform his music

Flores A, 4A
9/26/2024 08:32:27 pm

A saxophone whispers, a soul finds freedom through sound.

Grant Z 4A
9/27/2024 02:28:32 pm

This actually seems accurate.

Kendell Hurrington 4A
9/26/2024 11:18:33 pm

Trailblazer who fathered three ,married one, and charmed all.

Salgado M, 1A
9/27/2024 03:22:16 am

Agreed, perfect description of a man with his level.

Lopez H 4A
9/27/2024 03:36:41 pm

He looks like a family man who has had a big and healthy family. He also looks like a very charismatic person who many people appreciate and love.

Salgado M, 1A
9/27/2024 03:16:25 am

Jazz artist who has reached our ears and hearts.

Gonzalez S 4A link
9/27/2024 12:32:35 pm

I agree he has made history that has reached generations of people.

Esquivel E, 1A
9/27/2024 01:53:35 pm

He does look familiar! I feel like I should know his history.

Curlee A, 4A
9/27/2024 09:13:19 am

A grandpa who smiles at the face of life.

Dilworth z 6b
9/27/2024 12:23:04 pm

just happy to be there with grandkinds

Smith S, 8B
9/27/2024 09:15:20 am

One of the legendary jazz musician that was extremely talented and changed lives.

Alarcon A
9/27/2024 09:45:28 am

Acquired many peoples hearts through the sound of jazz.

Alarcon A, 3A
9/27/2024 09:46:35 am

Touched many peoples hearts through the sound of jazz

Lopez M 1A
9/27/2024 09:57:58 pm

Yes jazz music is very known for its spirit which ultimately reached the hearts of the people.

Salazar J 1A
9/27/2024 10:58:46 pm

I agree, he seems like someone who created art with his music.

Dilworth Z 6b
9/27/2024 12:22:09 pm

jazz musician who took a picture after an performance

Esquivel E, 1A
9/27/2024 01:52:13 pm

I agree, he does look like a musician.

Sinkfield, E 1A
9/27/2024 10:21:46 pm

There isn't really anything we could go off of to prove he's a jazz musician.

Gonzalez S 4A link
9/27/2024 12:28:46 pm

One of the best historical musicians to play jazz.

younger, k 1A
9/27/2024 01:35:33 pm

A jazz musician who spread life lessons through music.

Sanchez E. 3A
9/27/2024 04:57:37 pm

He does look like a jazz musician.

Vega F. 1A
9/27/2024 07:45:20 pm

I agree his music was life lessons

Sinkfield, E 1A
9/27/2024 10:20:17 pm

I don't see the jazz musician, I just see a man in a hat and suit. He could be up or do anything.

Rodriguez Y. 3A
9/27/2024 01:43:36 pm

Jazz musician, lived to enjoy and spread good sound around.

Esquivel E. 1A
9/27/2024 01:51:14 pm

A man ready to go on a lovely date.

Renteria R A 4A
9/27/2024 03:42:13 pm

He looks like a very nice person to hang out with

Aiyanyo E 3A
9/27/2024 11:57:41 pm

I personally don't think his outfit looks like he's ready to go on a lovely date but i do see where your coming from. He looks like a great guy to hang out with.

Grant Z 4A
9/27/2024 02:27:51 pm

Family man with dreams and ambitions, who performs jazz.

Miles D 4A
9/27/2024 02:56:44 pm

why does he have to be a jazz musician

Hernandez. I 6b
9/27/2024 06:57:48 pm

"who performs jazz". amazing, completely agree

Hernandez M, 4A link
9/27/2024 02:29:21 pm

Black man moves North during Harlem Renaissance for a better life.

Aiyanyo E 3A
9/27/2024 11:58:56 pm

I totally agree that the picture is accurate to your response. A black migrating to better city to share his music to the world.

Miles D 4A
9/27/2024 02:54:37 pm

A black man that moved during the Harlem Renaissance.

Lopez H 4A
9/27/2024 03:32:08 pm

Sure, he seems like he is going into a new stage in life and he is proud of his accomplishments.

Hernandez .I 6b
9/27/2024 06:56:01 pm

I completely agree with this

Emmanuel A, 1A
9/27/2024 08:26:08 pm

This seems to be a very old picture, so this could possibly be the case, however I kind of doubt it.

mitchell k .3a
9/27/2024 11:41:51 pm

agree he looks like he could be that

Johnson C 8B
10/3/2024 09:07:50 am

I agree because that is what was going on during the Harlem Renaissance and jazz movements .

jahlil hawkins 8A
9/27/2024 03:19:23 pm

A black African American man moved during the Harlem r. and changed his life and extremely talented at jazz

Rodriguez R. 4A
9/27/2024 03:29:08 pm

A man taking a picture after his jazz performance.

Lopez H 4A
9/27/2024 03:30:51 pm

Proud black man from the forties opens a business.

Emmanuel A, 1A
9/27/2024 08:25:09 pm

He seems to be happy, so this makes a lot of sense to me.

Galvez J, 3A
9/27/2024 10:37:38 pm

Starting your own career could lead to a happy job life and personal life.

Renteria R, A 4A
9/27/2024 03:33:13 pm

First black man joins a detective task force

Sanchez E. 3A
9/27/2024 04:56:58 pm

Jazz musician that moved north during the Harlem Renaissance.

Lara A. 4A
9/27/2024 07:35:14 pm

I agree with you it is giving Harlem Renaissance vibes.

Castillo V 6B
9/27/2024 05:54:56 pm

A talented Jazz musician who moved to the North.

Alanis, A. 3A
9/27/2024 06:47:21 pm

Jazz musicians communicate emotions through spontaneous and intricate performances.

Guzmán X 6B
9/27/2024 08:46:09 pm

Jazz musicians express complex emotions through improvisational mastery.

Lopez M 1A
9/27/2024 09:54:29 pm

Absolutely, musicians do express their emotions through the way they play their music.

Galvez J, 3A
9/27/2024 10:36:20 pm

Emotions felt through music is one the best ways to communicate to the audience.

mitchell k. 3a
9/27/2024 11:41:14 pm

agree that is one of the best ways to communicate

Johnson C 8B
10/3/2024 09:07:03 am

I agree because most people use music to express their feelings .

Alyssa P 6B
9/27/2024 06:53:22 pm

An out spoken advocate for the African american community.

Hernandez.I 6b
9/27/2024 06:54:50 pm

A musician after a show taking picture for fans

Lara, A 4A
9/27/2024 07:33:55 pm

He is giving old happy jazz musician energy vibes

Vega F. 1A
9/27/2024 07:44:17 pm

A very talented jazz musician with dreams and ambitions

Anukem Emmanuel, 1A
9/27/2024 08:23:43 pm

A black man who helps others in need of help.

Guzmán X 6B
9/27/2024 08:43:39 pm

Legendary jazz musician overcomes adversity through soulful musical expression.

Lopez M 1A
9/27/2024 09:53:13 pm

A jazz musician who captured the hearts of people

Galvez, J, 3A
9/27/2024 10:06:17 pm

Jazz musician who worked hard to share his passion.

Victorino H 8B
9/27/2024 10:11:26 pm

A musician who enjoys and loves what he does.

Sinkfield, E 1A
9/27/2024 10:17:59 pm

A super cool businessman, who just got off work.

Gonzalez, J.4A
9/27/2024 10:24:07 pm

"Talented saxophonist overcomes adversity, finds success through passionate performance."

Salazar J 1A
9/27/2024 10:39:00 pm

A jazz artist who inspired others and impacted them.

Mitchell k.3a
9/27/2024 11:40:23 pm

A cool jazz player who made you feel calm

Carmouche K 1A
9/27/2024 11:43:44 pm

I am paving a way for the next generation

Aiyanyo E 3A
9/27/2024 11:55:52 pm

An african american man who loves jazz and music.

Johnson C 8B
10/3/2024 09:06:23 am

I agree he looks that he might play jazz because of the style but that was a style during the 1900s. It reminds me of the migration going on around that time .


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