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The Best-Selling Jazz Single of All Time: Dave Brubeck's 'Take Five'

The Story of Dave Brubeck's 'Take Five' is one that has been told time and time again. Recorded by the legendary Dave...

The Birth of Jazz: A Historical Overview

Jazz is a genre of music that has its roots in the musical traditions of Africa and Europe, and it was born in New...

Who is the Greatest Jazz Singer of All Time?

Miles Davis, the trumpet player whose lyrical interpretation and ever-changing style made him a touchstone of 20th...

The Origins of Jazz: A Historical Overview

Jazz is a musical form that has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when American and European classical ...

The 10 Best Jazz Albums of All Time

Jazz is a genre of music that has been around for over a century, and it has evolved and changed over the years. It has...

How did jazz start in the 1920s?

The jazz era really began in the 1920s, when music became popular in the United States and Europe. The “Roaring...

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25 Greatest Female Jazz Singers of All Time

25 Greatest Female Jazz Singers of All Time

Jazz has produced some of the most influential and successful female singers of all time. From Ella Fitzgerald to Diana...

The Unparalleled Impact of Jazz Music on American Culture

The Unparalleled Impact of Jazz Music on American Culture

Often hailed as the best art form in the United States, jazz has been accepted as a living expression of the nation's...

The 50 Best Jazz Singers of All Time

The 50 Best Jazz Singers of All Time

Jazz music has been described by many as rhythmic, emotional, free and soft. Developed in the United States in the early...

The Most Influential Jazz Musicians of All Time

The Most Influential Jazz Musicians of All Time

Jazz music has been around for over a century, and it has evolved and changed over the years. From Duke Ellington to...

Who is the Greatest Jazz Vocalist of All Time?

Who is the Greatest Jazz Vocalist of All Time?

The best jazz singers of all time have been blessed with a wide range of vocal styles, from strong and robust to delicate ...

Why is Jazz Still Relevant Today?

Why is Jazz Still Relevant Today?

Jazz has been an international and influential lifestyle, an attitude towards life — the hot, the modern and the cool...