A Brief Guide to Jazz History
Jazz history tells an inspiring story of a race’s quest for freedom and an unquenchable spirit and passion for music and life.
1700’s
In this century, slavery had not yet been abolished and African American slaves had little to entertain themselves with. In time, they used music not just to relieve themselves from the toils of hard labor but also as a ‘call and response’ method while at work. With this type of music, a song leader would make a call and other slaves would respond. READ MORE »
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