So You Want To Learn About Jazz Musicians.
Learning about jazz musicians and the amazingly rich and varied history of jazz music is a journey of discovery into the very heart of the American arts. Particularly rewarding is the study of jazz from its inception through present day performers and compositions, revealing an amazing diversity of styles, sub-genres, innovators and performers making up the history of this amazing art form.
Jazz is considered to have been created in the beautiful and historic city of New Orleans, although the term “jazz” owes it origins to the West Coast of the United States. The product of marching bands of both African and European descent, early jazz features an emphasis on improvisation and creative interpretation that is carried forward into today’s jazz compositions and performances. Paying particular attention to the works of such notables as Bix Biederbecke, Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and many, many others can provide an excellent and enjoyable introduction to this rich musical tradition.
Following the history of jazz into its more popularized eras featuring notable musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and later fusion artists like Weather Report, Joe Zawinul, Scott Henderson and Jaco Pastorious reveal the seemingly-endless diversity and possibilities of this truly American art form.
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