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   How did jazz start?

   • Early jazz also incorporated church hymns, slave songs, field chants, and Cuban-style rhythm. Jazz originated in New Orleans, primarily as it served as a melting pot for the music that ultimately led to the jazz genre.

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   What is jazz?

   • Whilst the characteristics that make up much of this music are clear to see, the question of ‘what is jazz’ on a more philosophical level is perhaps even more tricky. Albert Murray, who wrote the acclaimed book Stompin’ the Blues, suggested that the core elements of jazz are swing, blues tonalities and acoustic sounds.

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   Who invented jazz music?

   • When it comes to who invented jazz music, most historians consider Buddy Bolden – a cornet player –the first jazz musician. He was an African-American bandleader, and he was even once dubbed the “first man of jazz,” cementing his place in jazz history.

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   Where did jazz music come from?

   • The music to become known as ‘jazz’ is generally thought to have been conceived in America during the second half of the nineteenth century by African-Americans. They combined their work songs, melodies, spirituals and rhythms with European music and instruments – a process that accelerated after the abolition of slavery in 1865.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › JazzJazz - Wikipedia

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   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.

3. www.britannica.com › art › jazzJazz | Definition, History, Musicians, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 13, 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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   Jan 8, 2024 · Learn how jazz emerged from the African-American community in New Orleans and evolved into a global phenomenon. Discover the main characteristics, styles and milestones of jazz, from early jazz to fusion and beyond.

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6. www.bbc.com › culture › articleThe mysterious origins of jazz - BBC

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   Feb 24, 2017 · ‘Jazz’ was named the Word of the 20th Century by the American Dialect Society, which is remarkable since we don’t actually know for sure from where the term originates. One of the most...

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   Jun 7, 2021 · A Guide to the History and Sound of Jazz. Jazz is a harmonically sophisticated genre of music based on improvisation, and it’s one of the quintessential American art forms.

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   1920s - Jazz takes root in Britain. By the mid-1920s jazz was a thriving preoccupation in British culture, and publication of the magazine Melody Maker from 1926 and the BBC’s first broadcasts (principally of dance music) helped to build popularity.

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   Learn about the history of jazz, a music genre that blends African, European, and American influences. Discover how jazz evolved from Congo Square to New Orleans to the 1920s and beyond.