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| − | Jazz is an entirely American style of music that originated in New Orleans during the | + | 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 Negro Influences, as well as the marching bands that were popular at the time. It combines African American music, ragtime, and the blues. It often includes [[improvisation]], or making the music up as you go. |
Types of jazz include: | Types of jazz include: | ||
Revision as of 01:21, March 13, 2007
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 Negro Influences, as well as the marching bands that were popular at the time. It combines African American music, ragtime, and the blues. It often includes improvisation, or making the music up as you go.
Types of jazz include:
Some jazz musicians include: