Scott Joplin had played in New York, and other great musicians followed in his footsteps. After The Original Dixieland Jazz Band played on Broadway, jazz musicians imitated the New Orleans sound. While not attaining the undisciplined and wildly erratic beat of New Orleans jazz, the popularity of jazz in New York increased drastically. The 1920s proved to be a Golden Age of jazz in New York. Jazz was diverse and appealed to people from every echelon of society.
When Louis Armstrong began playing Jazz music in white clubs this was seen as a major step in earning acceptance into white society. Closely related to the increase in popularity of Jazz music was also an increase in the proliferation of dance studios. The advent of prohibition in 1920 also separated dancing and drinking to a certain extent, and made dancing more socially respectable. One author argues that Harlem played a key role in the development of dance styles. People from all walks of life, all races and classes came together.
The author’s purpose in writing this selection is to a. explain the history of jazz in the twentieth century b. entertain the reader with anecdotes about Louis Armstrong. c. persuade us to listen to more jazz music in the future d. inform us of Louis Armstrong’s contribution to jazz _____ 3. The tone of the selection could best be described as a. ambivalent b. objective c. admiring d. irreverent _____ 4. The transition word however in paragraph two indicates a. cause and effect b. steps in a process c. contrast d. chronological order _____ 5. The organizational structure of paragraphs two, three, and four could be described as a. definition b. chronological order c. listing d. example _____ 6.
Sharon Bellingeri English III: 1 Mrs. Sledden 25, May 2011 Sounds of a Nation The loud, ringing sound of a trumpet’s blare, the fresh rhythm of guitars, and the clear crisp voices uplifted in song; these were just a few of the common sounds that could be heard during the 1920s. The Jazz Age incorporated more than just jazz, with blues booming, ballads and ragtime filling the air, and show tunes enrapturing audiences on and off the stage, the 1920s were alive with all kinds of music. The 1920s brought significant changes to music in America with new musicians, styles, and innovations, all of which would influence music around the world for years to come. Jazz music was a significant source of music in the 1920s, a style which originated
Jazz is a musical genre that has for a very long time captivated its audience. Jazz music can make someone dance, indulge the moods of its listener, or just make you think. Jazz music can sound simple and straight forward, but there are many structures, and freedoms which make up jazz music. Jazz has structures, by which its musicians are given a "guide" to follow. Jazz also has freedoms, which allow the jazz musicians to expand, and alter the music.
On the streets, in dance halls, and in Storyville cabarets like The Big 25 and Pete Lala’s, Freddy Keppard and King Oliver experimented with music so new, it didn’t even have a name. New Orleans, the devastated but recovering city, forever will be associated with the birth of jazz music, the first original art form developed in the United States, which went on to spread across the continent and around the globe during the 20th century. 3. Restrictions upon the use of African drums impacted
Black people lacked a voice in the early 19'00s and they needed a way to express themselves. They would put their heart and soul into what they were experiencing in music. Jazz not only being entertaining but also expressive. I can recall a quote from the movie that said if every piece of African American history was to be wiped out, jazz music alone would suffice to define us as a people and make us credible for helping to add to U.S history. Such strong words when it comes to
People attended speakeasies to secretly buy and sell alcohol. Bootleggers and rumrunners were expected to keep these places stocked with liquor. Speakeasies were places you could go to have a good time and let loose. Jazz blossomed in this era, and speakeasies provided a location for jazz musicians to perform and have a great time. Many jazz musicians used speakeasies to get noticed.
The Jazz Age helped to revive many peoples’ American dream. The music brought along with it a new social structure. The Jazz Age thrived in conjunction with the newly prospering post war America. When the music began to fill the streets of New York and Chicago, so did the people and opulence. Fitzgerald is able to intertwine stories from the past to help show a comparison of the way things were to the way they are now.
He played in the Mississippi riverboat dance bands during the early 1920s. • In 1922, Louis played in the Creole Jazz Band in Chicago. He played second cornet, under King Oliver. This band had many great musicians like Johnny Dodds, Baby Dodds, and Lil Hardin. In 1924, Armstrong married the pianist Lil Hardin.