The Art of Jazz

I've personally always been a fan of the Jazz music, finding it to be an odd, yet unbeatable combination of a steady beat - urging me to dance - and the flow of the soul. I'm always one to fall for swing dance music, and so Jazz has had a place in my heart for quite some time.

Jazz originated from the hearts and souls of black slaves in America, who used music as a source of some sort of freedom, which eventually evolved into their own music style. It had basically been a prerequisite of Blues and Jazz music that they grow from the heartfelt emotions, whether they be joy, longing, or just pure energy. As jazz began to grow, it migrated up north to cities such as Chicago and New York, where they became a staple; Chicago became very well-known for its fair share of Blues artists. With technology advancing so that it became more and more easy for the public to have access to different sources of media - i.e. music from the radio - it was no surprise with how quickly the people started to catch on to the swing of Jazz.

During the 1930's, Jazz became an essential source of escape, happiness, and enjoyment for the American people as they suffered through the trials of the Great Depression. Even with the greater part of the population suffering through poverty, music was still something that could be shared with ease, and its ability to lighten the spirits of the people was contagious.