This type of jazz used a lot of instrumentation: Trumpet; clarinet; trombone, sax, piano; guitar (usually), bass, drums. ... The piano, drums, bass and guitar are designated as a rhythm section. ... It was published in 1899 and cut as a piano roll in 1916 with the composer allegedly at the piano. ... Then on the last chorus Armstrong quickly rises to a high b-flat and holds the note for four whole bars. When the strain of the notes length and height is at its maximum, he releases it, lurching downward again and again. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

After the solo, there is an obvious dynamic drop to piano, and then a huge crescendo back to double forte. ... Most of the song is played with a swing feel on the hi-hat, and the bass notes are really plucked throughout the whole song. ...

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Handy is the first person to publish a composition with the term "Blues" in the title and utilizing "blue notes, " which are flatted thirds and sevenths. ... He played ragtime on the piano. ... Johnson is one of the originators of the style known as stride piano. ... Johnson is one of the originators of the style known as stride piano. ... His father was a Baptist minister and his mother played the organ and piano. ...

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In contrast, he uses the acoustic guitar, the upright bass, traditional drum kit, and a grand piano. ... And the precision of the band just makes you want to dance when you hear the power of the notes. ...

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Chicago, Illinois Chicago was having issues with crime and violence in the 1920's and 1930's. The growth of the population weakened the ability of Chicago's governmental system to operate effectively. Crime in the city was growing because kids were exposed to it at young ages so it was influenced on...

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