Jazz is a style of music that spread in popularity during the 1920’s. As the Great Depression approached, jazz diversified and became a mature art form. Its ability to adapt and spread into all other genres of music influenced its popularity. Jazz has been referred to as the most unique art form to influence American culture. The musical background of Jazz is shaped by the cultural mark it leaves wherever it goes. As the 1920s rolled around, Jazz was considered dangerous and inflammatory. Jazz migrated to New York and Chicago, and soon escalated into an era of brass, music and swing dancing. Although jazz is viewed and defined as immoral, it has helped to define not only music, but also fashion and art. After a decade, jazz was still influencing
