Jazz, which was born in New Orleans, had a significant influence on the music scene around the world. It led to the development of several different genres and sub-genres of music. Here are a few noteworthy ones:
1. Swing: Evolving in the 1930s and 1940s, swing was heavily inspired by jazz and is often considered a sub-genre. Big bands were a common characteristic of this era, and the genre’s name comes from the “swung” notes used in its characteristic style of playing.
2. Bebop: As a response to the large dance bands of the swing era, bebop was more of a player’s music that emphasized complex melodic lines and dense chord progressions. This sub-genre of jazz arose in the early 1940s.
3. Cool Jazz: As a result of