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Jazz is an entirely American style of music, apart from the bits that came from Africa and Europe, that originated in New Orleans during the early years of the 20th century. The first jazz reording was made in 1917 by the [[Original Dixieland Jazz Band]], who drew heavily on African-American influences, as well as the marching bands that were popular at the time. It combines African American music, ragtime, and the blues.  Jazz is typified by complex collective musical [[improvisation]].

'''Jazz''' is an entirely American style of music, apart from the bits that came from Africa and Europe, that originated in New Orleans during the early years of the 20th century. The first jazz reording was made in 1917 by the [[Original Dixieland Jazz Band]], who drew heavily on African-American influences, as well as the marching bands that were popular at the time. It combines African American music, ragtime, and the blues.  Jazz is typified by complex collective musical [[improvisation]].

==Early Jazz==

==Early Jazz==

==Today==

==Today==

Courses in jazz are offered at many major music schools, and the number and standard of jazz musicians now is extremely high. A far remove from its New Orleans underclass roots, jazz is a thoroughly mainstream and respected art form.

Courses in jazz are offered at many major schools, and the number and standard of jazz musicians now is extremely high. Many high schools in the United States today also have jazz bands. A far remove from its New Orleans underclass roots, jazz is a thoroughly mainstream and respected art form.