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Jazz originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century.

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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.

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

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