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Jazz's roots come from:

Jazz evolved from:

Early Jazz

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1
Jazz evolved from:
Marches
Gospel Singing
Work Songs
Early forms of African American Rap
2
Jazz's roots come from:
Classical Roots, with the likes of Mozart and Beethoven
Jazz predates mankind; it was always there
Blues and other African American musical traditions
Country and old Rock
3
Robert Johnson...
Had little recognition or success in his lifetime
Was wildly popular and celebrated during his time
Was a very notable trumpet player during the early jazz era
Was a significant figure in blues
4
Stylistic Developments of Jazz include:
More accessible to the public
Wildly different from previous genres
More types of instruments utilized
Moved from single performer or singing group to larger group
5
Where and when was Jazz Born?
In New York and in Kansas City
In Chicago after the First World War
In New Orleans, Louisiana in the 20th Century
In New Orleans, Louisiana in the 21st Century
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Which of the following are Jazz genres featured in the "Early Era"
Ragtime
Dixieland
Swing
Bebop
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"Papa Jack" Laine...
His band members later went on to pioneer Dixieland
He believed that “music brought people together"
Was a pioneering artist in Ragtime
Came to fame at Chicago's World Fair in 1893
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Scott Joplin...
Was the "King of Ragtime"
Only wrote a few pieces in his time
Considered one of the top 100 guitarists of all time
Was the "King of Blues"