Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Jazz music uses improvisation, blue notes, swing, call and response, polyrhythm and syncopation. Its roots come from Africa music and include sounds from spirituals, blues and ragtime. Musicians played in nightclubs to audiences who danced swing across the dance floors.
After originating in the early 20th century in New Orleans, Jazz spread to the rest of the nation where its sounds caught on like wildfire. It was perfected and played throughout the century, now Jazz is used in modern sounds like artists Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse. Even pop singer Christina Aguilera recorded a jazz-based album that did exceptionally well on the charts. See these modern day Jazz sensations at a city near you, get your Jazz tickets as soon as possible!
Jazz music is one of those types of music that will never loose its popularity. It has emerged from the beginning of the century to modern day and the sounds have been tweaked and improvised for the younger generations of today to enjoy! Check out a schedule and see what Jazz events will be taking place in a city near you!