The Evolution of Jazz Music
Jazz is an American-created form of music and has undergone a tremendous metamorphosis from the time of its creation in the late nineteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century. This comprises not only a style of jazz but also a genre of music with intricate rhythmic structures, excessive use of improvisation, and fusion of other styles. Being originally born out of African American communities in New Orleans, jazz has evolved through numerous changes over the years and has become popular around the world. Early Beginnings Jazz originated in the multicultural port city of New Orleans, where African, Caribbean, European, and Latin American musical traditions converged. The early forms of jazz were influenced by blues, ragtime, and brass band music. Pioneers like Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton began to experiment with new musical forms, incorporating improvisation and syncopation, which became hallmarks of jazz. The Jazz Age The 1920s, known as the Jazz Age, saw jazz