Jazz History

Jazz is a uniquely ____________ art form.

Swing music was played by _______________.

Famous Bebop performers include

Jazz is considered to have originated in _______________.

Bebop music was intended for ___________.

Top big band leaders included_______________.

Swing music was intended for what activity?

One very popular style of jazz is ___________.

Compared to classical musicians, Jazz performers aim for more _____________.

The roots of jazz come from ____________.

Storyville was New Orlean's _______________.

Louis Armstrong was from what city?

Jazz is a

Ragtime music was composed music primarily for what instrument?

Jazz can be played by large groups or small combos.

The most famous of ragtime composers was_______________.

At the heart of jazz is _________________.

For years jazz performers were very ______________ racially.

Louis Armstrong played what instrument?

Bebop music was usually played by _________________.

New Orleans style jazz is often still performed at what event today?