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      • Jazz genres [ edit] Avant-garde jazz Bebop Big band Chamber jazz Continental jazz Cool jazz Dixieland or 'Early Jazz'.
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  2. Mainstream jazz: A genre of jazz music that was first used in reference to the playing styles around the 1950s 1950s -> Modal jazz: Pioneered by Miles Davis, others. Characterized by use of modes, such as dorian modes. Neo-bop jazz

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  3. www.wikiwand.com › en › Jazz_genresJazz - Wikiwand

    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 and ragtime. As jazz spread around the world, it drew on national, regional, and local musical cultures, which gave rise to different styles.

  4. Mar 20, 2024 · 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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