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Why jazz is so popular: a historical perspective

Why jazz is so popular: a historical perspective

Most people consider jazz the only true American art form. It originated in the US, and even though it was not called jazz when it was first played, it has always been different. Jazz was first heard hundreds of years ago among the slave population, who composed songs...

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Scat Singing

Scat Singing

Scat singing, simply sometimes referred to as scat, initially came into existence at the turn of the 20th century and mainly is utilized by jazz singers to spruce a song up. It’ll involve improvising specific parts or even every part of a song utilizing the voice,...

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Great Expectations for Female American Jazz Vocalists

3 Famous Jazz Singers

Here are 4 of the most famous classic jazz singers. From the times of early swing and jazz, jazz instrumentalists and singers have influenced one another's melodic conceptions and phrasing. Louis Armstrong: 8/4/1901 to 7/6/1971 Better known for his playing of his...

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