Early Jazz

Description

Early Jazz, often referred to as Dixieland or New Orleans Jazz, is characterized by its upbeat tempo, collective improvisation, and a combination of brass, woodwind, and rhythm instruments. It typically features a front line of trumpet, clarinet, and trombone, with a rhythm section of piano, banjo, drums, and double bass or tuba.

History

Early Jazz emerged in the early 20th century in New Orleans, a melting pot of musical influences including African rhythms, blues, ragtime, and European brass band music. It spread to Chicago and New York in the 1910s and 1920s, laying the foundation for later jazz styles. Key figures include Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, and Jelly Roll Morton.