Discuss the followin topics
1.Why do you think jazz was born in America? Could it have been invented in a different country? At a different time in history?
2.How did the cosmopolitan aspects of New Orleans lead to the development of jazz?
Could jazz have been created outside of a major city with diverse cultures and influences? How does jazz reflect American pluralism?
3.What are the qualities or characteristics of jazz that make it a unique form of self-expression? Are there parallels with other art forms? What do you think the musical freedom of improvisation has to do with the historical events during the time when jazz was developed?
4.Do you think you can enjoy jazz music without an appreciation of its history and origins? Why or why not?
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