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"Jazz does not belong to one race or culture, but is a gift that America has given the world." Jazz was the music of the people, the youth. The birth of jazz music is often accredited to African Americans, but both black and white Americans alike are responsible for its immense rise in popularity.
There is a special time period dedicated to this beautiful type of music. The Jazz Age, during the 1920's, was a rebuilding time for the people who made it through the first World War. During a time of growth, jazz music rapidly developed. The Jazz Age not only changed music but also changed the lifestyles of many. "People became less conservative and wanted more to just have a good time," (History, 1). This is why older generations considered the music immoral and threatening to old cultural values. There was an introduction of large-scale radio broadcasts in 1922. Because of this, Americans can enjoy the music and explore this trend without even leaving their homes. Dances like the Charleston, developed by African Americans, instantly became popular among younger audience.The instruments that were mainly used in the jazz age include instruments from the reed and brass family which provided this different, musky sound of jazz. Jazz music had a different and new sound, which is why people enjoyed listening to it. "The Jazz Age not only transformed the music industry but social aspect of life," (History, 1). Some famous musicians who started the new era of Jazz are: Joe "King" Oliver, Edward "Kid" Ory, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Earl Hines, Paul Whitman, and many more... Even female musicians like Bessie Smith or Billie Holiday emerged during this period of post-war equality and free sexuality. They paved the way for future female artists.
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