The Influence Of Jazz In The 1920's
Brian Van Wyk
Jazz 1920’s
Mr. Mec
6.1.10
Brian Van Wyk
6.1.10
1920’s Jazz Research Paper
Jazz is a genre of music that is arguably the greatest art form that has ever hit
American and worldly culture. Jazz originated in major cities throughout the U.S. at the
turn of the 20th century, primarily in the decade of 1920. It is a genre that is influenced by
many different styles and influential concepts. It incorporates American “modern day” at
the time, popular music such as ragtime, the current day hit consisting of primarily …show more content…
Where there
were speakeasies, there were people. Where there were people, there was music. And
where there was music, there was jazz.
Ragtime influenced jazz a great amount in music play, and origins of songs. After
the abolition of slavery new opportunities were open to African Americans that had some
sense of education. Although slaver was abolished this did not stop such segregation and
racism which limited the employment opportunities for much of the population. Because
of this many turned to entertainment in the arts such as literature, music, and
drawings/paintings.
Popularized by African American musicians ragtime appeared as sheet music, or
music that was distributed by paper. Many popular ragtime hits were extremely popular
as a new and exiting form of music. One of the most famous would be “The Entertainer”
by Ernest Hogan which debuted in 1895. Two years fallowing, “Rag Time Medley” by
Vess Ossman was recorded with a turn of the century banjo solo. Others were such
Jazz 1920’s
Mr. Mec
6.1.10
Brian Van Wyk
6.1.10
1920’s Jazz Research Paper
Jazz is a genre of music that is arguably the greatest art form that has ever hit
American and worldly culture. Jazz originated in major cities throughout the U.S. at the
turn of the 20th century, primarily in the decade of 1920. It is a genre that is influenced by
many different styles and influential concepts. It incorporates American “modern day” at
the time, popular music such as ragtime, the current day hit consisting of primarily …show more content…
Where there
were speakeasies, there were people. Where there were people, there was music. And
where there was music, there was jazz.
Ragtime influenced jazz a great amount in music play, and origins of songs. After
the abolition of slavery new opportunities were open to African Americans that had some
sense of education. Although slaver was abolished this did not stop such segregation and
racism which limited the employment opportunities for much of the population. Because
of this many turned to entertainment in the arts such as literature, music, and
drawings/paintings.
Popularized by African American musicians ragtime appeared as sheet music, or
music that was distributed by paper. Many popular ragtime hits were extremely popular
as a new and exiting form of music. One of the most famous would be “The Entertainer”
by Ernest Hogan which debuted in 1895. Two years fallowing, “Rag Time Medley” by
Vess Ossman was recorded with a turn of the century banjo solo. Others were such