Jazz | Vibepedia

Jazz originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the southern United States, with influences from [[blues|blues]], [[ragtime|ragtime]], and [[swing|swing]] music. It is characterized by its use of improvisation, polyrhythms, and blue notes. Jazz has evolved over the years, with various subgenres emerging, such as [[bebop|bebop]], [[latin-jazz|latin jazz]], and [[smooth-jazz|smooth jazz]]. The genre has been shaped by legendary musicians like [[louis-armstrong|Louis Armstrong]], [[duke-ellington|Duke Ellington]], and [[john-coltrane|John Coltrane]]. Today, jazz remains a vibrant and diverse genre, with artists like [[kamasi-washington|Kamasi Washington]] and [[robert-glasper|Robert Glasper]] pushing its boundaries.