What is Jazz? According to the dictionary, jazz is defined as, “A kind of syncopated, highly rhythmic music originated by Southern blacks in the late 19th century” (“Jazz” 232). But, everyone should at least agree that jazz is the mother of all music, and is referred to as the only art form originating in the United States (“History 101” 2). America was home to immigrants from all over Europe and beyond who wished to build a new life, …showed first 75 words of 642 total…

…showed last 75 words of 642 total…Jazz at the Philharmonic” (“Jazz Music” 56). Jazz music was revolutionary and is still changing and improving, even today. The music world today would not be the same without the influence of these amazing and breathtaking musicians. Bibliography “History 101.” Jazz Central: The true home of jazz. Jul. 1998. 1-4. “Jazz.” Webster’s New World Dictionary. Cleveland, OH: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 1989. 232. “Jazz Music.” The World Book Encyclopedia. 1974 ed. Porter, Lewis. “Jazz.” The 1998 Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia. Aug. 1997. 1-12.