We have all heard the old advice that pregnant women should let their unborn babies tune into the sounds of classical music in order to make them smarter when they grow up. Whether or not this works, it hasn’t stopped mums all around the world giving it a try, however you may not know that…

Jazz may seem like a musical element tied solely to the past. Partly because it began in the late 19th century and was played on instruments like the trombone and double bass which we now only see frequently in orchestras. Jazz was played in dive bars in New Orleans many years ago and the idea…

Throughout history, music has evolved to witness the coming and going of many genres, some becoming popular but then hitting the bottom, thus we are not surprised by anything in the music industry anymore. Jazz is a sound that started more than 70 years ago during the so-called Golden Years. This period saw growth for…

Jazz is universally recognized as one of the most iconic music genres in history, having started in the African-American communities as a mixture between blues and modern vibes. It rose to the forefront in the 30’s during the Golden Years, a period when all music genres including jazz managed to touch the hearts of all…

When we think about jazz, we usually think about the great names like Aretha Franklin or Louis Armstrong who were among the pioneers of this genre, although the whole story of jazz doesn’t stop in the 40s or 50s. It is one of the most complex music genres and even though we may associate it…

What can be more beautiful and inspiring than driving in the sunset with amazing music in your car? The magic of this moment is hard to describe in words but the best tune for the occasion is definitely jazz. The genre was born in the heat of the 30s during what has been described as…

In the history of jazz, the typical jazz instrument was the cornet. However, after more than 100 years of the evolution of the cornet, other instruments have become commonly used in jazz music. Some of these regular tools include saxophone, piano, bass, drums, clarinet, and others. However, a few of these instruments produce unique sounds;…

Louis Daniel Armstrong was born on the 4th of August 1901. He was an American singer, trumpeter, and composer who was regarded as one of the most powerful jazz musicians. Armstrong’s career started in the 20s, and lasted fifty years, till the 60s. He became inducted into the R&B Hall of Fame in 2017. His…

Miles Dewey Davis III was born on the 26th of May 1926, in Illinois, where he was also raised. He was an American jazz musician, composer, trumpeter and bandleader. Davis was one of the most acclaimed and prominent personalities in jazz history as well as twentieth-century music. He utilized a variety of approaches for his…

Several musical instruments are used in Jazz bands. Jazz bands often have a rhythm section which includes such instruments as the piano, bass and percussion. The piano is a very versatile instrument when it comes to using it for Jazz since it has 88 keys that allow a range of sounds to be produced. For…