It is very likely that much of the music played for dancing and entertainment in slave quarters

Which musician led a long series of five-piece groups during the 1950s, 60s and 70s and wrote catchy tunes for it?

Which drummer led a long series of combos during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s whose music defined hard bop?

The typical instrumentation during bebop was

Much of acid jazz has

A component in the uniqueness of the Miles Davis trumpet style is his use of the

Lennie Tristano was influenced by

Recordings marketed to minorities and featuring minority musicians were called:

The vibrancy, economic potential, and artistic developments enjoyed by former slaves, their ancestors, and their families–that occurred in the Mississippi Delta regions at the beginning of the 20th century, declined sharply

The addition of dance-like bass part played by the left hand of the pianist helps create a style known as