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Jazz and soul music are two unique and distinct genres with their own rich histories and characteristics.

Jazz originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rooted primarily in African-American communities in the Southern United States. It is an improvisational form of music that emphasizes individual expression, swing and syncopation. Instruments typically used in jazz include saxophone, trumpet, trombone, double bass, piano, and drums. There are various sub-genres of jazz, such as Dixieland, bebop, cool jazz, free jazz, and smooth jazz.

Soul music, on the other hand, emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, largely influenced by gospel, R&B and blues. This genre is characterized by its use of strong vocal performers, emotional lyrics and a rhythmic, reliant backdrop