Jazz Music
Jazz is a uniquely American style of music that developed in the early twentieth century in urban areas of the United States. As it grew in popularity and influence, jazz served as a means of bringing young people together.
It has always created and sustained artistic subcultures, which have produced new and increasingly sophisticated artistry. As a pervasive and influential musical style, jazz has at times been a great social leveller and unifier.
It has melded black and white citizens in a love of fast, rhythmic music, which was first proliferated through radio and the recording industry. Jazz became the basis for most social dance music and also provided one of the first opportunities for public integration.
Jazz Influencers
The term Jazz was first coined in an edition of the San Francisco Bulletin talking about the preppy style of music it involved.
Jazz was popular in the big cities and King Olivers band was joined by a young Louis Armstrong who pioneered the new style called Hot Rythm Jazz.
There’s huge stars like Frank Sinatra who were later on in the movement but still brought it to the forefront of music culture. Frank would later go onto get a slot with the rat pack.
Why Jazz Still Matters Today