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music originated in Africa and was brought to America during the days
of slavery. It started in the south and moved towards the midwest
in the 1920's. On the right is Duke
Ellington's jazz orchestra. Ellington is one of the most
influential figures of jazz music. Find more jazz greats by
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Jazz
music was a cultural bridge during the time of racial segregation.
Pictured on the left is famous trumpeter and singer, Louis Armstrong, and famous trombone
player and orchestra conductor, Glenn
Miller.
Listen to Fantastic jazz recordings
on link 2 below. |
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