Jazz : A Traditional Musical Expression

Shikha Saxena
2 min readAug 13, 2024

Famous musical genre for Jazz music lovers

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Jazz is a music genre that developed in late 19 and early 20th century. It originated in African-American communities in New Orleans, Louisiana and have roots in Blues, Ragtime, European Harmony and African Rhythmic Rituals. Soothing Jazz music may help you soothe during work stress, study, coffee shop relaxation hours and so on. Jazz : A Traditional Musical Expression is for Jazz lovers!

Jazz has a rich history with many influential musicians who have shaped the genre. Here are some of the most notable ones:

Louis Armstrong

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Known for his incredible trumpet playing and distinctive voice, Armstrong was a key figure in the development of jazz.

Duke Ellington

A brilliant pianist and bandleader, Ellington composed thousands of pieces that have become jazz standards.

Miles Davis

A trumpet legend, Davis was a pioneer in several jazz styles, including bebop, cool jazz, and fusion.

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Shikha Saxena

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