JAZZ -Melissa Almeida -María Blum -Víctor León -Diego Maldonado

ORIGIN •Jazz originated in the late 19th to early 20th century as interpretations of American and European classical music and African slaves

CHARACTERISTICS The characteristcs are: have - Swung rhythms -Walking bass - Singing with no sense syllables instead of words - Accompaniment on the piano -Stabs – usually on brass The style have a little bit of African traditional music.

Famous Jazz Singers Lena Horne Louis Armstrong Best known for his trumpet playing, Louis Armstrong was also a talented jazz singer. His warm, raspy voice delighted audiences, as did his often-humorous scat singing. Lena Horne got her start as a member of the chorus line at the Cotton Club. She was featured in several films throughout the 1940s.

Jazz Influence Jazz affects your brain. Jazz can help when studying or learn something new. Jazz influenced modern music. The popularity and energy Jazz genre influenced other genres as the pop, rock and hip hop. Jazz has influenced literature. In the year 1920 poets wrote less formal, since the Jazz gained popularity both artistic expressions joined to form poetry Jazz.

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