jazz funk — Jazz funk originated out of the process of mixing together sounds and rhythms from different sources, specifically the contemporary swing style of jazz in the 1950s and funk, a sort of high energy black rock ’n’ roll, which had emerged out of… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
jazz — London was considered a jazz city in the 1950s and 1960s. Gerrard Street, now Chinatown in London, saw the opening of countless jazz clubs, perhaps the most influential of which was Ronnie Scott’s, founded in 1959. Ronnie Scott (b. 1927), a… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
Jazz drumming — is the art of playing percussion (predominantly the drum set) in jazz. The techniques and instrumentation of this type of performance have evolved over several periods, influenced by jazz at large and the individual drummers within it.… … Wikipedia
Jazz piano — has been an integral part of the jazz idiom since its inception, in both solo and ensemble settings. The instrument is also a vital tool in the understanding of jazz theory and arranging, because of its combined melodic and harmonic nature. Along … Wikipedia
Jazz guitarist — Jazz guitarists are guitar players who play jazz music on the guitar using an approach to playing chords, melodies, and improvised solo lines which is called jazz guitar playing. The guitar has fulfilled the roles of accompanist ( rhythm guitar ) … Wikipedia
Jazz Composer's Orchestra — was a jazz group founded in 1965 to further avant garde jazz in New York City. Carla Bley and Michael Mantler were important in its organization and style.Its origins lay in the Jazz Composers Guild, an organization founded by Bill Dixon which… … Wikipedia
jazz — jazzer, n. /jaz/, n. 1. music originating in New Orleans around the beginning of the 20th century and subsequently developing through various increasingly complex styles, generally marked by intricate, propulsive rhythms, polyphonic ensemble… … Universalium
Jazz — For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). Jazz Stylistic origins: Blues • Folk • March • Ragtime … Wikipedia
Jazz guitar — This article is about the types of guitars and guitar playing styles used in jazz. For performers who play jazz guitar, see jazz guitarist. Hollowbody electric guitars are quite common in jazz; the Gibson ES 175 is a classic example. It has been… … Wikipedia
British jazz — Jazz in Britain has been performed in the country since shortly after the music s first appearance on record in 1917. A number of British musicians have gained international reputations, although adherents of this music have often felt embattled… … Wikipedia
