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There are roots in blues and ragtime in the jazz genre, which originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in African-American communities in New Orleans. Swing, blue notes, complex chords, call-and-response vocals, and polyrhythms characterise the jazz genre....

Jazz music is one of the vast genres in which improvisation plays a significant role. Soul-soothing and emotional healing are two of the many benefits of jazz. Beginners will notice that jazz music is rhythmic, has a variety of forward momentum or swings, and uses...

As far as musical genres are concerned, jazz is the most captivating, like other genres of music. In addition to their ability to improvise and be flexible with the flow, jazz bands come in various sizes and shapes, from duets to full-blown jazz orchestras. The best...

The Grammy Awards are an annual national award ceremony. It recognizes artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the recording industry, regardless of album sales or chart position. The music consists of three main elements: melody,...

Introduction Jazz music has always been about breaking boundaries and evolving with the times. Swing, bebop, modern, fusion– each new era of jazz brings a unique sound and the best jazz vocalists who push the envelope. In this blog, we'll understand what modern jazz...

Overview Jazz standards must be learned by every musician who aspires to become an expert in jazz improvisation. Whether you like to play original music or not is irrelevant. Jazz musicians frequently communicate using jazz standards as their typical repertoire. Many...

Introduction In this blog, we look at the major scale modes used in jazz music songs, describing what they are and their origins. To use this knowledge in our soloing and improvisation, we will go through each mode individually and discuss its unique character and...

Introduction It’s always thrilling to see local artists make a name for themselves in the music world. And when it comes to jazz, there's no shortage of talent here in Los Angeles. In fact, you might say that jazz is practically in their blood. If you're looking to...

Introduction Jazz has seen a rise of newcomers in recent years, many of whom are standing on the shoulders of groundbreaking modern jazz singers such as Shabaka Hutchings, Sylvia Brooks, Miles Mosley and many more. These talented young artists are redefining the...

Jazz and classical music are two very different genres of music. But what makes them different? Jazz is often associated with improvisation. This means that the musicians in a jazz band create their music on the spot, rather than playing from a predetermined score....

Jazz is a genre that never gets old. It's constantly evolving, with new emerging sounds and styles all the time. If you enjoy the genre, are a fan, or are just getting into it, here are 10 new jazz releases you need to know. Each of the albums is exceptional in its...

Introduction When we talk about Jazz, there are a lot of albums that could be considered "the best." But we've narrowed it down to 10 of the greatest jazz albums that you should listen to and groove on now! These albums are all highly influential and considered some...