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ROOTS OF EARLY JAZZ

An Overview of The Origins of Jazz and Its Development

 

Robert D. Morritt

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          Jazz began as an improvisation, from a mutation of African tribal rhythms, work songs of Southern field hands, fused with Creole styles of African-American Brass Bands at social gatherings together with. Ragtime styles emanating from Storyville parlors mixed with 'Blue notes' which combined with improvisation and syncopation gave birth to 'Jazz' in Louisiana'. As the music migrated north to Chicago it mutated again, influenced by early 'City' Jazz Bands. This book concentrates on the earliest period. Included is an extended discography of obscure Record companies relating to early Danceband and early Jazz.