What is Jazz? - National Museum of American History
African-American musical traditions mixed with others and gradually jazz emerged from a blend of ragtime, marches, blues, and other kinds of music. At first jazz was mostly for dancing. (In later years, people would sit and listen to it.)
Jazz - Smithsonian Music
Often acclaimed as America’s greatest art form, jazz has become accepted as a living expression of the nation’s history and culture, still youthful, difficult to define and impossible to contain, a music of beauty, sensitivity, and brilliance that has produced (and been produced by) an extraordinary progression of talented artists.
Jazz - Wikipedia
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, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, hymns, marches, vaudeville song, and dance music.
Jazz | Definition, History, Musicians, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 4, 2025 · 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.
The Origin Of Jazz: How America’s Original Art Form Took Shape
Nov 25, 2024 · Known for its improvisation, syncopation, and rich harmonies, jazz is widely regarded as America’s original art form. Born in the melting pot of New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century, jazz is the result of a fusion of diverse musical traditions, including African, European, and Caribbean influences.
Timeline - Jazz in America
Developments in Jazz: Historical Events: 1619 : The first Africans are sold into slavery in America. 1817: New Orleans city council establishes "Congo Square" as an official site for slave music and dance. Harvard Law School is founded. Mississippi becomes a …
A Brief History of Jazz - Levine Music
Sep 22, 2022 · Jazz started as a uniquely American sound, forged in the melting pot of cultures in the south, particularly in New Orleans. The port city was a blend of Creole culture and African traditions, peppered with European influences.
Jazz History is America’s History - JazzArts Charlotte
Sep 30, 2022 · Throughout history and to the present-day, jazz has reflected America’s best promises and potential. But it also has at times reflected its worst mistakes, moments when it has not lived up to its own ideals—moments of pain, oppression, and rejection.
A New Orleans Jazz History, 1895-1927 - New Orleans Jazz …
Apr 14, 2015 · Just after the beginning of the new century, jazz began to emerge as part of a broad musical revolution encompassing ragtime, blues, spirituals, marches, and the popular fare of "Tin Pan Alley." It also reflected the profound contributions of people of African heritage to this new and distinctly American music.
The History of Jazz Music ♫ Jazz.College
Jazz music originated in the African American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since its inception, jazz has expanded into a broad array of subgenres such as ragtime, big band, bebop, cool jazz, and nu jazz, among others.