Jazz music can be intimidating. A person's first exposure to jazz can bring about feelings of confusion and disorientation, of discomfort, or even anger. I remember having some of these feelings when I was first exposed to jazz music at a local concert. Now, I had heard jazz before, but it had always been presented in a way I could deal with; as background music in a restaurant, on TV commercials, at the end of movies. Sitting in that quiet room, listening to a bunch of old musicians obviousl... Read More

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Because we live in a society that places a huge emphasis on the "quick fix", more intricate forms of art, like jazz music, tend to get overlooked by the general public. By taking a small amount of time to learn about the concepts of jazz, you'll find your appreciation for it will grow immeasurably.
To become comfortable listening to jazz music, it is important to understand the structure, or general format, of a jazz performance. The following structure, while certainly not the exclusi... Read More

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