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The “father of jazz” is generally regarded to be Buddy Bolden, a cornet player who was active in New Orleans in the late 1800s. He was known for combining blues and marching band music, which is considered an important precursor to jazz. However, it’s important to note that jazz music was developed by many musicians over a period of time, so it’s somewhat misleading to attribute its creation to just one person.