Jazz Music

Definition of Jazz Music as it relates to Cultures, American Culture, Ethnomusicology

Jazz Music: A genre of American music originating in African-American communities in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by its improvisational nature, swing rhythms, and unique blending of cultural influences. Ethnomusicology studies jazz as a reflection of American culture and its diverse musical traditions, including blues, ragtime, and marching band music. Jazz has also had a profound impact on cultures around the world, with local variations emerging in places such as Europe, Latin America, and Africa, showcasing the genre's universal appeal and adaptability.

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FM Score - First-class music scores in the genres Jazz, Worldmusic and Film Music
Smooth Jazz Online Radio | Listen to the Best Jazz Music
Sapphire Rays of Sunshine: Music Therapy with Jazz RB Music
All About Jazz Music, Musicians, Bands & Albums
Charlottesville Jazz Society – Music Enriches Life. Jazz Sets It Free.
Sonia Shell Music – Sonia is a veteran bluegrass banjo player, jazz and bossa nova guitarist and vocalist.
DC Lindy Exchange – DCLX brings excellent live swing-era jazz music to the DC region. Come dance with us!
DJ Howie – This station brings the best in Jamaican Reggae, Jazz, and Doo Wop music
Notz.com. The award-winning Jazz and African music site. Featuring Midi, Real Audio, Transcriptions, Books, CDs and Links. Lots of Hard-to-Find Information.
17a7 Jazz Soul Groove – Soulfully Groovy music, dance art
Music - Vinyl Records, CD, Cassettes Chicago online Rock Jazz Funk Round Trip Records
:: Leitmotif :: Custom website, logo & graphic design | Jazz record label and music publishing company
Brazilian Music - Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian-jazz
Music Videos – Hip Hop, RB, Rock, Country, Pop, Reggae, Jazz, Heavy Metal, EDM