Jazz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jazz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the early 1920s in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory, and is marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. It is characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms, and improvisation. Jazz has been described as 'America's Classical Music', and started in saloons throughout the nation."