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Types of Jazz Music
There world of jazz music is full of different styles, each
with their own style and origin. Jazz music, a distinctly
American invention, is different from any other types of
music. Although the roots of jazz begin in United States, it
is now considered to have a fine mixture of African culture
enmeshed in it. The four distinct components of jazz music
are rhythm, harmony, melody, and tonal qualities. Regardless
of your preference for the type jazz, you'll be able to find
a club that caters to your tastes. experimental jazz is one
of the more popular styles, with venues popping up all over
the world, including many European cities.
The Work Song is one style of jazz that is an interesting
style of jazz. Work songs are typically upbeat and
rhythmically fast - they are used make the work day pass by
quicker. The Work Song uses a rhythmic style that is
repeated over and over and is seldom heard these days. The
work song is sometimes associated with African American
music -- this rhythmic beat that has become the least
popular of jazz styles today.
New Orleans is another style of Jazz that had its
beginnings in the early 1890~s. It began as brass band
performances that highlighted marching songs and gospel
songs. One of the most popular jazz names from this time
is the famous bandleader, William Basie, who would become
well known with his band as the Count Basie Orchestra.
This type of jazz is still popular today.
Another type of jazz style is the Chicago Style of jazz
that began in the late 1917~s. Chicago was known as the
jazz location of the country since musicians that were
leaving the southern states due to the prohibition were
moving north looking for new jobs and places where they
could play this new type of jazz. It was at this time that
the piano was added to the background sound of jazz,
creating an entirely new sound that became known as Chicago
Style jazz.
World War II came and went transforming jazz yet again. This
era is when Bebop was born. Bebop fuses fast tempo with
changing rhythmic patterns and makes a softer, lighter
sound. Bebop will often focus on a solo performer instead of
the whole band.
As you can see, jazz is always changing, yet retains part of
its original formation at it roots. Jazz is a musical style
that changes with the times and the various outlooks of its
listeners. One reason that jazz remains popular and alive is
its ability to adapt to the world it lives in.
Used with permission from Billy Merrick.
Billy Merrick is the owner of
"http://www.rijazz.com">Real
Info on Jazz
a fantastic resource for information about Jazz.
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