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Dixieland jazz

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Dixieland jazz

Jazz style that originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the early 20th century and worked its way up the Mississippi River. It is characterized by improvisation and the playing back and forth of the cornet, trumpet, clarinet, and trombone. The steady background beat is supplied by the piano, bass, and percussion instrument players, who also have their turns to solo. It is usually played by bands of four to eight members.

Noted Dixieland musicians were King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, and Louis Armstrong.


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