History of Jazz – Albert James Burleson

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History of Jazz


What is Jazz?  The jazz is basically defined as a style of the music, citizen to

America.  It’s a strong flexible rhythm with the solo and improvisations on the basic tune , chard pattern etc.


History of Jazz ď‚— The jazz music is oriented the amongst African Americans, in

united states. Its developed from the roots in blues or rhythms. ď‚— In 1920, the jazz has origin and recognized by the major firm of the musical expression. Its emerged from the traditional and popular musical style.


Elements of Jazz  Improvisation  Traditional and race  Roles of women


Ragtime music ď‚— This type of music is truly

African American music. Its combination between the rhythm that were brought to this the country with the musical forms brought over to the united states.


Bebop ď‚— This style of the music is focus in the improvisation. ď‚— This music is borrowing with the swing and rooted in the

blues. The bebop is the foundation on which the modern jazz music build.


Swing ď‚— Its very important style of the jazz music. They are also

performed by the double boss and drums and its played a fairly quick tempo. ď‚— This band was lifted in the early part of the 1949 and in the form of the swing had changed in the many new style have the emerged.


Blues ď‚— This style of the music that is based around the using blue

notes. This music is born along the north Mississippi delta after the Delta bar.


Free Jazz ď‚— This is the style of the music that the emerged in the US in

the center of the century. It is basically defined as the movement that includes the various musical styles which will improvisation and deconstruction of the jazz music.


Jazz development and style  There are various style of the jazz but the most famous jazz    

such as: Ragtime Blues Swing Be-Bop


Composers


For Example: ď‚— Albert James Burleson is a musical director who will provide

the help in music, film and some other events. He is owner of the Meet D Artists.



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