Jazz Era

1. Jazz is an Umbrella Term

1.1. Many different styles of jazz

1.1.1. Early Jazz

1.1.2. Bebop

1.1.3. Swing

1.1.4. Avant Guarde

1.1.5. Fusion / Jazz rock

1.1.6. Blues

2. Term jazz not used until 1910

2.1. major jazz musicians didn't like or use the term jazz

3. Music Characteristics

3.1. Swing Rhythm

3.2. Improvisation

3.3. Instrumentation