Jazz History I. Introduction Jazz is the art of expression set to music! Jazz is said to be the fundamental rhythms of human life and man’s contemporary reassessment of his traditional values. Volumes have been written on the origins of jazz based on black American life-styles. The early influences of tribal drums and the development of gospel, blues and field hollers seems to point out that jazz has to do with human survival and …showed first 75 words of 2438 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2438 total…fully understand and appreciate what's happening on a CD or a bandstand. Similar to learning any new skill, the process of acquiring this knowledge can seem daunting at first. But once you clear that first hurdle of jazz knowledge, the rewards that the music can provide are almost limitless. The past 100 years have been labeled the "Jazz Century" (we'd definitely agree with that), and over the course of this time, distinct musical periods have emerged.