Jazz Music on 5mbs
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime.
Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major form of musical expression in traditional and popular music, linked by the common bonds of African-American and European-American musical parentage.
Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation. Jazz has roots in European harmony and African rhythmic rituals.
Here at Radio 5mbs, our passionate presenters curate many programs each month, each one sampling a cross section of classical music, or focussing on a particular genre, composer, instrument, or theme.
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Jazz Release of the Week

CD Of The Week
Expat Aussie now in London, Brandon Allen with his tribute album, “The Stanley Turrentine Project”. On this album featuring many well know songs from th 60’s saxophonist Allen is supported by Will Barry on piano & keyboards, Conor Chaplin, acoustic & electric bass and drummer Dave Ingamells. Thanks to Ubuntu Records
Jazz Articles

THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF JAZZ MUSIC
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African American communities of the Southern

MUSICAL THEATRE CREATES JAZZ STANDARDS
Now Jazz standards are musical compositions that are an important part of the musical repertoire

JAZZ ORCHESTRAS OF THE 30’S TO THE 60’S
During the 30’s Benny Goodman and Glen Miller played together as sidemen for several Bands.
Jazz Podcast Episodes






Jazz Presenters
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