Jazz

Jazz is an American musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. The style’s West African pedigree is evident in its use of blue notes, improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation, and the swung note. Today, Jazz has evolved to include music from many stylings including World music and Rock. It is also a Fusion of elements, both popular and international.