Dixieland

Description

Dixieland is a style of jazz music characterized by a lively and upbeat tempo, collective improvisation, and a front line of trumpet, clarinet, and trombone, supported by a rhythm section of piano, banjo, drums, and double bass or tuba.

History

Dixieland, also known as 'Traditional Jazz' or 'Hot Jazz', originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century. It evolved from the brass band and ragtime music traditions, incorporating elements of blues and gospel. The style became popular in the 1910s and 1920s as musicians like Louis Armstrong and the Original Dixieland Jass Band brought it to a wider audience, particularly in Chicago and New York.