Chicago

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         1940-1950, During Prohibiation, many if not all the legal bars in New Orleans were closed. Since many preformers preformed in these bars, they were force to move elsewhere in order to make a living,and they came to Chicago Illinois. Many preformers then played in the Speakeasies or illegal bars of Chicago. This style of Jazz also utilized different instruments such as

1.Bass

2.Gutair

3.Piano

4.Saxaphone

 

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Swing

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        1940-1950, Swing bands were much larger then other Jazz bands. The era was know as the Big Band era. Music was much more organized in these bands, as it was harder for all the members to improvise at once, and still make sense. Much more percussion, and Drums were used in the bands. In the end, Rock & Roll replaced Swing in popularity

 

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Bebop

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         1940's, Bebop was the alternative to Swing music in the 40's. It was one of the first break aways from the Jazz mainstream. It was very speratic, and emphasized on solos more then large ensembles . Bebop was very hard to dance to, and very hard o play. Many preformers had to be very skilled if they wanted ot even try to play Bebop music. Bebop ended in the early 50's, because of others who preffered a more conservative style of music.

 

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Cool

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        1949-1955, Cool style of music was a very slow, laid back sytle of musc. It was very different from Bebop music, and cosisted of very mellow instruments.

1.Flute

2.French Horn

3.Oboe

4.Cello

5.Tuba

6.Flugelhorn (larger version of a trumpet)

 

Some famous preformers of cool music were

Miles Davis- Trumpet

Lester Young- Tener Sax.

Stan Getz- Tener Sax.