How would you describe Blue Jazz? - could we describe Jazz as a fusion of African and European music developed in the USA in the early part of the 20th century. The style started out as Dixieland jazz in New Orleans in the early 1900s as a mix of brass band marches, (W C Handy), ragtime, blues and gospel.
One of the primary features of the style was that performers improvised together rather than taking solo improvisation spots, which gives a polyphonic texture. Jazz was played mainly in bars simply because they were one of the few places where African American citizens were allowed to perform.
It's fair to say, several types of jazz music developed during the 20th century, many famous jazz musicians crossed over between styles. so many for us to just let their music flow - Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker Quintet, Thelonious Monk and so many more.
I can resist it no longer. Coming soon ....
Miles Davis - Freddie Freeloader
Latest update: 22nd October 2026