What are some of the cities where jazz first developed during the 1920s and 1930s? Why do you think these particular cities beca
me important sites for jazz? From the timeline, on the left choose one subgenre of jazz and discuss what elements are found in this type of music. Choose one decade from the timeline on the left, and discuss how that particular decade influenced the development of jazz music. What is hard bop? What is jazz fusion? What is jazz like today? After listening to some of the music from different jazz composers, which one do you like the best? Why?
Although New Orleans is usually credited with being the birthplace of jazz, similar music also began happening not long after in other cities, including Chicago, Kansas City, and Saint Louis.
