The Evolution of Jazz: A Journey Through Musical Innovation
An improvisational style with vibrant history is jazz. Originating in late 19th and early 20th century southern African American neighborhoods, jazz has continuously extended musical expression. The Early Jazz (Late 19th–early 20th century) Jazz sprang from the blues and ragtime. While ragtime’s syncopated rhythms and sophisticated piano playing gave jazz rhythmic complexity, blues’ sincere melodies […]