A journey through the evolution of jazz
1900–1920s
1930s–1940s
1940s–1950s
1950s–1960s
1960s–1970s
1970s–1980s
1990s–Present
The birth of a genre in New Orleans
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Big bands and the dance floor revolution
Jazz as an art form — complexity and virtuosity
Two parallel paths — cerebral and soulful
Breaking all the rules
Jazz meets rock, funk, and electronics
Jazz in the 21st century — limitless boundaries