'''Jazz''' is an entirely American style of music, apart from the bits that came from reflects Americans' roots in Africa and Europe, that and which originated in New Orleans during the early years of the 20th century. The first jazz reording recording 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==