Swing and big band music are identified by their rhythmic innovations and written arrangements. Big band jazz
and swing music in USA were big hits during the 1930s and 1940s. The name "Swing" was given because the
music was groove-driven and the style of dance that was performed by the bandleaders
The Swing was a great success in music history because the music was very smooth, had a simple melody,
and was accompanied by drums. So, the music was pleasant to the ear. The swing era saw some of the most
iconic musicians, to name a few: Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald, and more.
Bebop
The bebop music genre was influenced by swing. However, this style of jazz didn't sound like swing music.
Bebop was a fast, loud, and exciting type. This type originated in the early 1940s. At this time, famous
musicians were Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charlie Parker. Then, musicians like Miles Davis and
Art Blakely arrived on the scene.
Although this style couldn’t gain much popularity, it should still be acknowledged because it had its own
contribution to jazz and helped pave the way for further modification of it.
Want to hear some of the best Bebop, early jazz music, or other styles? Then, you can tune into a jazz music
radio station USA for the best recordings.
Cool Jazz
During the 1940s and 1950s, there were not a lot of music types that floated around. At this point, people
generally listened to bebop and cool jazz. The latter had great pleasantness due to its mellow vibe. The music
featured melodious harmonies and slow tempos. The music reflected California’s laid-back attitude, and that is
where the music originated from. Cool jazz music was inspired by classical music. Some of the most prominent
cool jazz musicians were Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, and Gerry Mulligan.
Hard Bop
Hard Bop is often accepted as Bebop’s extension. However, while Bebop featured fast tempos, in Hard Bop
slow tempos were used and are identified for the more blues and gospel layers they have. This music style
originated on the USA’s east coast during the 1950s and 1960s. The songs in this era featured some very
unusual compositions; this is because some musicians like Art Blakely, and John Coltrane and others felt that
jazz music was sounding more European.
Conclusion
So, these are some of the top styles of jazz that have evolved over the course of years. While there are more
such styles of jazz, here we have narrowed them down to five. To know more about other styles of jazz music,
you can watch this space. And, if you are eager to listen to the different styles of jazz music, then you can tune
into Swing Street Radio, one of the most popular jazz music radio stations in USA.
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