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Jazz is a specific style of music that originated in African American communities in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by improvisation, blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, and vamps. Unlike other forms of music, jazz often relies on the interplay between soloists and the rest of the band, and it encourains a high level of individual expression and interaction. So, in essence, while jazz is a type of music, not all music can be considered jazz.