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Types of Jazz Music
by Billy Merrick
http://www.rijazz.com
There are different types of jazz music, each with their
own origin and style. Jazz music is distinctly different
from any other types of music and can be recognized world
wide as having a uniquely American flair to it. Jazz had
its beginnings in the United States but is now considered
to have a fine mixture of African culture thrown in with
it. There are four distinct parts to jazz music that
include rhythm, harmony, melody, and tonal qualities. No
matter what type of jazz that you enjoy you~ll be able to
find a club that caters to your tastes. There are many
experimental jazz venues that are popping up all over the
place, including many European cities where all types of
music are welcomed and appreciated.
One style of jazz is known as the Work Song. This type of
jazz is upbeat and rhythmically fast since it was often
used to make the work day pass by quicker. The Work Song
is repeated over and over in a rhythmic style that is not
often heard these days. This type of jazz is often
associated with African American music perhaps because of
this rhythmic beat that has become the least popular of
jazz styles today.
New Orleans jazz began in the early 1890's. It started out
with brass band performances highlighting marching and
gospel songs. One of the most famous names from this period
was William Basie. He became famous with his band, the Count
Basie Orchestra. His music is still listened to and loved
today.
The Chicago Style of jazz started in the late 1917's.
Chicago, known as one of the premiere jazz locations in the
country, drew many musicians from southern states as the
prohibition forced people to move north looking for new jobs
and places where they could play this new type of jazz.
During this period, piano was added to the background of
jazz music, creating an entirely new sound 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.
Jazz is an ever changing type of music that always retains
some formation of its roots. Jazz is one style of music
that has changed according to different times and the
different outlook of the people listening to it. The
flexibility of jazz to adapt to these different times and
needs is one of the big reasons it is alive and so popular
today.
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