Jazz Essay

Jazz is a very unique genre of music because of how it was created and its complexity. It was, and still is to this day, one of the hardest styles to play on any instrument because of its improvisation. Jazz was made from a large culture collision, erotic past times and many famous musical genres mixing to create a beautiful sound that is still appreciated in this current day and age. There was a high demand for slaves in the south at plantations as field workers or houses as servants; because…

Jazz music was one of the most popular music genres in the 1920s and 1930s. It started in New Orleans and over the years, stretched out throughout the whole United States. Its popularity brought many people together, even through the years of racial discrimination and the Great Depression. What made jazz continuously popular was the way it progressed. Throughout the years, jazz musicians have created many new styles, new arrangements, and put this genre of music on the map. Over the years, there…

Jazz, a music genre that originated from New Orleans with ties to blues and ragtime and had spread through the continental US during the early 20th century. This genre not only has ties to music but also art, literature, philosophy, and social organization. Jazz, the American Theme Song by James L. Collier details the economic and social developments in the United States that led to the creation of a new age known commonly as the Jazz Age as well as discussing music theory topics essential for…

Jazz has always been revolutionary. From its early beginnings as ragtime and blues, this music has swept the nation. Before jazz, “white” music dominated the United States, but soon enough classical music and folk songs were being replaced by songs that pushed the boundaries of music. African rhythms and hymns had taken flight and radically changed music in America by creating jazz. Music, as the world knew it, had been traded for something encompassing a whole new set of rules that began to…

positive energy for blacks (Dawson, 2001). Jazz music was created from Afro –American such as; spiritual music and work songs. In today’s music, the social conditions facing American popular music, especially rap, were those of the same that were faced by jazz music, and many musicians have similar experiences. Jazz music has created some positive social effects, it has also created more negative ones for black jazz musicians, such as exploitation and jazz appropriation, some of which are still…

Jazz and flappers are typically what comes to mind when the 1920’s are mentioned, however, there are many other events and trends that define the era the roaring Twenties. After World War I, the United States economy boomed due to industry expansion and a larger workforce, which in turn, caused families to have more disposable income. The 1920’s were a turning point for the nation with new outlooks on fashion and pop culture truly making the decade exuberant and fast wheeling. The 1920s were a…

Shaw ‘Nuff by Dizzy Gillespie and His All-Star Quintet may come across as swing after only a single play but, as the ear parses out what it is actually hearing, it begins to sound more like a combination of the best parts of swing and traditional jazz. The quintet is composed of a saxophone, trumpet, piano, double bass, and drums. The trumpet has its own unique sound, which could come from either a mute or the style in which the musician is playing. The bass does more than keep time, which is…

As long as I can remember, my life has been surrounded by music. Since birth, my mother has played jazz. In the car, around the house, I was surrounded. As a small child, I was delighted when my mom bought a piano for our house, and I randomly pressed keys on the piano until I stumbled across a soothing sound. At the age of 9, I picked up a clarinet. As anyone would imagine, a fourth grader picking up an instrument for the first time, I didn't sound too great, but after weeks of my bands 6 a.m.…

Jazz Babies and their Beaus The roaring twenties helped start many things. These things are still popular today and it's how our society works. Three main things that the 1920’s brought about were dating, slang words, and how women dress and act today. While some things are not the best and don't always go according to the bible, the world uses these three things every day. One of the main things that is around today and helps lead to marriage is dating. Before dating there was courtship…

The mysterious disorder of Jazz was very shocking to her parents. When Jazz was born, Greg and Jeanette were extremely happy to have a new member to their family. However, at age two, Jeanette discovered something was wrong with Jazz when she happily told her mother that the good fairy would fulfill her wish by changing her penis to a vagina. After taking Jazz to visit a pediatrician, it turns out she is diagnosed with gender identity disorder. At first, Jazz’s parents found it hard to accept…