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Jazz, musical form, often improvisational, developed by African Americans and influenced by both European harmonic structure and African rhythms. It is often characterized by syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, and the use of original timbres. Learn more about its history and prominent musicians.
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Jan 8, 2024 · The first jazz recordings, made in 1917 by The Original Dixieland Jass Band – and the accompanying marketing – proved wildly popular and helped bring the music to an enthusiastic nationwide audience.
Feb 24, 2017 · The Original Dixieland Jass Band itself shows the etymological mystery of jazz. Like ‘jas’, ‘jass’ probably has a sexual connotation, as a reference to a woman’s backside.
Jun 7, 2021 · Jazz is a harmonically sophisticated genre of music based on improvisation, and it’s one of the quintessential American art forms.
Dec 10, 2015 · Jazz evolved from the fringes of American society into one of the most influential, and enduring, musical movements of the 20th century. How did it get from what it was to what it is now?
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues, ragtime, European harmony and African rhythmic rituals.
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Stuart Davis said jazz was one of the things that made him want to paint, and he credited jazz with influencing the development of his vibrant style. Jackson Pollock's action painting technique reflected the improvisation, freedom, and rhythm of the jazz music he loved.
