FAQ About The Influence of Jazz on Modern Music

Jazz music evolved significantly during the 20th century, transitioning through various sub-genres and styles. From its roots in New Orleans, jazz transformed into swing in the 1920s and 30s, which emphasized large ensembles and dance music. The 1940s saw the emergence of bebop, a more complex, solo-oriented style. In the 1950s and 60s, jazz embraced cool jazz and modal jazz, expanding its harmonic and melodic vocabulary. The latter part of the century saw the rise of jazz fusion, integrating elements from rock and funk.