Jazz Music on Tumblr
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Find and follow posts tagged jazz music on Tumblr.
What is Jazz?
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, United States. It is characterized by blue notes, call-and-response vocals, polyrhythms, and improvisation. Jazz has roots in West African cultural and musical traditions, and in African-American music traditions including blues and ragtime.
Origins of Jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, United States. It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Jazz is seen by many as “America’s classical music”. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, jazz has become recognized as a major form of musical expression. It then emerged in a variety of different styles, often specific to particular subgenres, regions, and eras.
Elements of Jazz
Jazz is often improvised and is characterized by swing and blue notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and asymmetrical meter. Jazz has roots in West African cultural and musical expression, and in African-American music traditions including blues and ragtime. As jazz spread around the world, it drew on national, regional, and local musical cultures, which gave rise to many distinctive styles. New Orleans jazz began in the early 1910s, combining earlier brass band marches, French quadrilles, biguine, ragtime and blues with collective polyphonic improvisation. In the 1930s Swing big bands emerged in the United States playing jazz influenced by Louis Jordan
Duke Ellington
Count Basie
and others. Swing joints (venues) such as Kansas City’s Reno Club were described by journalist Plume Latraverse as “the nightclub equivalent of an all-night scientific conference.” In the 1940s bebop emerged, led by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie
Miles Davis
and others. Other styles of jazz developed at this time include cool jazz
which saw a mellower approach to bebop; Kansas City Jazz; Latin Jazz “jazz con sabor”; hard bop
which looked back to gospel music and blues for inspiration; soul jazz which incorporated syncopated piano lines with R&B passtimes; post-bop which indulged avant-garde harmonic ideas but kept a firm rhythmic foundation; Avant-garde jazz explored atonality with unusual time signatures
and free improvisation while Modal Jazz relied on scales rather than chord progressions yielding a more relaxed atmosphere. The 1960s saw Jazz change once again as electric guitars
double basses
and drums were added giving birth to fusion subgenres such as acid jazz
funk jazz
dies–directly influenced by rock music–and smooth jazz developed while traditionalist die-hards found themselves listening to newly emerging artists such as Wynton Marsalis representing the neo bop movement. Jazz-rock fusion appeared in the late 1960s/early 1970s and combined elements of both genres to sometimes controversial results. Other subgenres include Afro-Cuban jazz which explores the rhythms of Latin America while remaining true to classic Jazz sensibilities; ethno or world jazz takes cues from non-Western sounds while retaining improvisational traditions; spiritual or gospel influenced Jazz first appeared in the 1940s led by artists such as Kirk Franklin; experimental or free Jazz came out of Avant-garde movements in Europe during mid 20th century often lead by iconoclasts such as Ornette Coleman
Cecil Taylor
Anthony Braxton
Albert Ayler whose atonal compositions eschewed swing rhythms for undulating meters often following no set pattern making them unplayable by conventional ensembles; NuJazz is a recent subgenrewhich fuses classic sensibility with contemporary electronic production techniques often resultingin atmospheric soundscapes rather than dance tracks.
Jazz on Tumblr
Jazz music has been popular for decades, but it has recently seen a resurgence in popularity. This can be attributed to the rise of social media, and specifically Tumblr. Jazz music is often seen as complex and difficult to understand, but Tumblr has made it more accessible to a wider audience. Let’s take a look at how Tumblr has changed the way we listen to and enjoy jazz music.
Popular Jazz Artists on Tumblr
Here are some popular Jazz artists on Tumblr that you should check out!
– Miles Davis
– Thelonious Monk
– John Coltrane
– Charles Mingus
– Bill Evans
– Ornette Coleman
– Wayne Shorter
Jazz Blogs on Tumblr
If you love Jazz Music, then you’re in luck! Tumblr is home to a wide variety of Jazz blogs, each with their own take on the genre. From traditional Jazz to more contemporary sounds, there’s sure to be a Jazz blog on Tumblr that’s perfect for you.
Below are just a few of the many great Jazz blogs that you can find on Tumblr:
-The Blue Notebook: This blog is dedicated to traditional Jazz and Blues music. Expect to find plenty of classic tracks from the likes of Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, and Thelonious Monk.
-Bopscotch: Bopscotch is all about contemporary Jazz. Here you’ll find modern takes on classic tracks, as well as brand new tunes from up-and-coming artists.
-A Love Supreme: Named after John Coltrane’s iconic album, A Love Supreme is a must-read for any fan of Coltrane or ’60s Jazz in general. In addition to featuring lots of great tunes, the blog also has a healthy dose of photos and videos.
-Jazz Times: As the name implies, Jazz Times is all about keeping up with the latest news in the world of Jazz. In addition to featuring new music, the blog also covers concert reviews and industry news.
Jazz Resources on Tumblr
There are a number of excellent resources for jazz music on Tumblr. These include blogs that focus on specific artists, labels, or genres, as well as more general blogs that feature a wide range of jazz content.
Some of the most popular jazz blogs on Tumblr include:
-The Jazz Council: This blog is devoted to promoting and preserving the history and legacy of jazz music. They regularly feature content on iconic musicians, important recordings, and important moments in jazz history.
-JazzTimes: One of the most respected publications in the world of jazz, JazzTimes offers regular features on news, reviews, and interviews with some of the biggest names in the genre.
-Blue Note Records: One of the most iconic labels in jazz, Blue Note is home to many of the genre’s greatest artists. Their Tumblr blog features content on new releases, reissues, and classic recordings from their massive catalog.
-Jazz at Lincoln Center: One of the premier institutions for promoting and presenting jazz music, Jazz at Lincoln Center regularly features concert footage, educational resources, and news about their programming on their Tumblr blog.
How to Get Started with Jazz on Tumblr
Jazz music is a type of music that originated in the African-American communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Jazz is characterized by syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, and improvisation. If you’re new to jazz, or just looking for some good music to listen to, Tumblr is a great place to start. In this post, we’ll give you a few tips on how to get started with jazz on Tumblr.
Finding Jazz Music on Tumblr
Jazz music has a rich history, and there are many different subgenres to explore. If you’re a fan of jazz music, you may be wondering how to find it on Tumblr. Here are a few tips:
1. Use the search bar. On Tumblr, you can use the search bar to find just about anything – including jazz music. Simply type in “jazz music” (or a specific subgenre of jazz, such as “bebop”) and see what comes up.
2. Check out popular tags. Another way to find stuff on Tumblr is to check out popular tags. To do this, go to the Tags page (click on the Tags link in the sidebar) and then browse through the list of tags. When you find one that looks promising, click on it and see what posts come up.
3. Follow some jazz-related blogs. A third way to find jazz music on Tumblr is to follow some blogs that are dedicated to it. To do this, go to the Jazz section of Tumblr (click on the Jazz link in the sidebar) and then browse through the list of blogs until you find some that look interesting. Then, click “Follow” and their posts will show up in your dashboard.
Listening to Jazz on Tumblr
Jazz music has been around for over a hundred years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. If you’re new to the genre, or just looking for some new music to listen to, Tumblr is a great place to start. Here’s a quick guide on how to get started with jazz on Tumblr.
First, take a look at some of the most popular jazz blogs on Tumblr. These are good places to find new music and get recommendations from other fans. Some of our favorites include:
-Jazz Times
-Ellington Fans
-Miles Davis Fans
-The Hard Bop Cafe
Once you’ve found a few blogs you like, start following them. This way, you’ll see new posts in your dash as they’re made. You can also reblog your favorite posts so that others can see what you’re listening to.
Of course, Tumblr isn’t just about listening to music – it’s also about discussion. There are lots of great forums where Jazz fans can talk about their favorite musicians, albums, and concerts. Check out some of these:
-Jazz Discussion Forum
-The Jazz snappedTrumpet Forum
-The Horn Section Forum
Finally, don’t forget to listen to some of the classic Jazz records that have influenced generations of musicians. These are essential listening for any Jazz fan, and they’re easy to find on Tumblr. A few of our favorites include:
-Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
-A Love Supreme by John Coltrane
-The Birth of the Cool by Miles Davis
-Blue Train by John Coltrane
Sharing Jazz on Tumblr
If you enjoy listening to jazz music, you can share your passion with others by creating a Tumblr blog dedicated to the genre. You can use your blog to post MP3s, photos, videos, and GIFs of your favorite jazz musicians, as well as write textual posts about the music itself. You can also follow and reblog others’ posts about jazz to create a central repository for all things jazz on Tumblr.
