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Jazz originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century. Improvisation found a home.

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Jazz grew from a blend of blues, ragtime, spirituals, and marching-band traditions around the 1910s. The first widely cited jazz recordings arrived in 1917, helping spread the style internationally.

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Jazz originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century. Improvisation found a home. | SmartAss Facts