Coined as ‘hot’ music, jazz grew out of the colorful city of New Orleans and reached widespread popularity in the 1920’s (Gioioa 30). The African American community was largely responsible for the creation of jazz music, however influences can be seen from many different ethnic groups and communities. A combination of the blues, ragtime, and Tin Pan Alley songs can be heard when listening to jazz and its improvisational style set it apart from preexisting genres.
Creole of Color Brass Bands
During the 1890’s and early 1900’s brass bands had become hugely popular in New Orleans and around the country. They played at large events such as parades and concerts, often with a focus on ragtime music. String dance bands became less popular at informal events and the “dirty” music of brass bands began replacing them at the beginning of the 1900’s (nps.gov). Creole of color brass bands were very prominent in New Orleans and consisted of trained and disciplined musicians. They and all brass bands were very influential in the creation of jazz, especially in the instrumentation. …show more content…
He increased the tempo of popular dance songs and incorporated improvisations of blues music into his renditions, beginning at the end of the 19th century. Many improvisational musicians began playing at social events during this time. United by segregation laws, Creoles of color and African Americans came together to combine the Creoles more disciplined approach with the improvisational style of the African Americans. With the combination of these different musical styles came the creation of early
Creole of Color Brass Bands
During the 1890’s and early 1900’s brass bands had become hugely popular in New Orleans and around the country. They played at large events such as parades and concerts, often with a focus on ragtime music. String dance bands became less popular at informal events and the “dirty” music of brass bands began replacing them at the beginning of the 1900’s (nps.gov). Creole of color brass bands were very prominent in New Orleans and consisted of trained and disciplined musicians. They and all brass bands were very influential in the creation of jazz, especially in the instrumentation. …show more content…
He increased the tempo of popular dance songs and incorporated improvisations of blues music into his renditions, beginning at the end of the 19th century. Many improvisational musicians began playing at social events during this time. United by segregation laws, Creoles of color and African Americans came together to combine the Creoles more disciplined approach with the improvisational style of the African Americans. With the combination of these different musical styles came the creation of early