Evolution of Jazz From African American Folk Music to American Art Form (2085 words, 9 pages)
Jazz, taking its roots in African American folk music, has evolved,metamorphosed, and transposed itself over the last century to become a trulyAmerican art form. More than any other type of music, it places special emphasison innovative individual interpretation. Instead of relying on a written score,the musician improvises. For each specific ...
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