Jazz is... Lesson

Jazz is... American Music

that originated at the beginning of the 20th century (1900's)

Jazz is A BLEND

of many influences;

Jazz is a BLEND of

AFRICAN melodies, rhythms, and instruments

Jazz is a BLEND of

EUROPEAN melodies, harmonies, and instruments.

Jazz is a BLEND of

EARLY AMERICAN musical styles such as:

Blues, Work Songs, Spirituals and Hymns, Ragtime, and Marches.

Jazz is a BLEND of

MORE RECENT STYLES such as Rock, Afro-Cuban and other Latin Styles.

Jazz is HIGHLY RHYTHMIC MUSIC

having historical connections with movement and dance.

Jazz is MOSTLY IMPROVISED

Jazz musicians don't rely completely on written parts.