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The Jazz Age
Summary
The
Jazz music included many instruments such as piano, brass, saxophone, and many other things. Not only did the Jazz Age revolutionize the world of music, by bringing its stunning arrangements, but it also revolutionize the aspects of the way people lived by making them less conservative and bringing rainbow into a world that used to be dark.[1]
The History of Jazz
The Roots
Jazz was born in New Orleans at the roaring twenties approached. Eventually, it started spreading throughout America. An important contribution of jazz was the
Early Form of Jazz
The early jazz developed from the musical traditions of
Instruments
During the Jazz Age, many instruments were used to make it a success. In a jazz band, there was usually
List of Instuments
Rhythm Section
- Bass Guitar
- Lead Guitar
- Piano
- Drum Kit
Brass
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Winds
- Alto Saxophone
- Tenor saxophone
- Baritone saxophone
- Flute
- Clarinet
Other
- Voice
Famous Composers
During the Jazz Age, many composers submerged. As jazz developed, people started being open-minded. They started expressing themselves and using Jazz as a way to openly reveal their feelings to the world. Below is the list of great musicians and composers of the Jazz Age.
Vocalists
- Louis Armstrong
- Billie Holiday
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Dinah Washington
- Sarah Vaughan
- June Christy
- Nina Simone
Instrumentalists
Louis Armstrong; The Revolutioner of Jazz
Louis Armstrong was born in August 1, 1904 in New Orleans. Growing up, Louis had a difficult childhood. Abandoned by his father, his mother often turned to
Some of the famous songs of Louis Armstrong
How did jazz spread?
There was many ways in which Jazz spread. First of all, Jazz took place during the
How has Jazz affected people's lives?
Jazz influenced the way people lived greatly. Before that
Conclusion
Jazz was a major key of the turning point of music and america. Through his awesome rthymic and colourful instruments, it inspired people to do better and express themselves. People started to open up and share their ideas. It also brought african-americans into the society because they finally able to express themselves in a creative way. Jazz not only touched america, but also revolutionize the world.
References
- ^ "The Roaring Twenties: The Jazz Age". Web. 3/7/12
- ^ "The World Book Encyclopedia".Jazz Age. Scott Fetzer Company. 2012. Print. 3/7/14.
- ^ Andrew Cayton, Elisabeth Israels Perry, Linda Reed, Allan M. Winkler. "America Pathways to the present. 694. Print. 03/21/14.
- ^ Max Wade-Matthews. "Jazz." Music. Lorenz Books. Print. 3/20/2014.
- ^ Rowley, Gill. "Jazz." The Book of Music. Knickerbocker Press. 1998. Print. 3/20/2014.
- ^ "Jazz." America A to Z. 1997. Print. 3/20/2014.