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The origins
Late 19th century: origins
• 1890s: Jazz begins to take shape in New Orleans, influenced by African American musical traditions, blues, and ragtime. -
The Original
1910s: Early Jazz
• 1917: the Original Dixieland Jazz Band records "Livery Stable Blues," often credited as the first jazz recording -
The Jazz Age
1920s: The Jazz Age
• 1920: The term "Jazz Age" is popularized, marking a cultural shift in América.
• 1922: Louis Armstrong joins King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, bringing a new level of improvisation and creativity. -
Swing Era
1930s: Swing Era
• 1935: Benny Goodman's band performs at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Ángeles, helping to popularize swing music.
• 1939: The first jazz concert is held at Carnegie Hall, featuring artists like Benny Goodman and Count Basie -
Birth of Bebop
1940s: Birth of Bebop
• 1940: The bebop movement begins, with musicians like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gilliespie pushing jazz into new, complex territories. -
Cool Jazz and Hard Bop
1950s: Cool Jazz and Hard Bop
• 1959: Miles Davis releases "Kind of blue," a landmark album that defines cool jazz and modal jazz. -
Avant-garde and Free Jazz
1960s: Avant-Garde and Free Jazz
• 1964: John Coltrane releases "A Love Supreme," a spiritual suite that becomes a cornerstone of avant-garde jazz. -
Jazz Fusion
1970s: Jazz Fusion
• 1970: The fusion of jazz with rock and funk begins, with artists like Weather Report and Herbie Hancock leading the way. -
Neo-Bop and Smooth Jazz
1980s-1990s: Neo-Bop and Smooth Jazz
• 1980s: A resurgence of traditional jazz styles occurs, with artists like Wynton Marsalis gaining prominence.
• 1990s: Smooth jazz becomes popular on radio, blending jazz with pop and RB influences. -
Contemporary Jazz
2000s-Present: Contemporary Jazz
• 2000s: Jazz continues to evolve, with artists like Esperanza Spalding and Kamasi Washington bringing new sounds and influences to the genre.