Jazz

Getting into the Swing

For those who love jazz music, studying the history of it can be a fascinating topic. It began in one area, developed its own offshoots,...

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Dixieland Jazz

Classic jazz from New Orleans was music without racial or ethnic divides. Bands of that era and place were composed of black, white and Creole...

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Mainstream Jazz

Swing was an important contribution to the jazz style of music. It was generally performed by big bands in the 1930's and was extremely popular...

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Hot Jazz Style of Music

Hot jazz emerged in New Orleans in the early 20th century, growing out of African American musical traditions that blended blues, ragtime, and brass band...