A History of Jazz Podcast

Discover the intriguing origins of the word 'jazz' and its uncertain early uses. Explore how African musical roots, especially call-and-response, shaped the genre. Delve into the role of slavery in jazz's emergence and how work songs influenced its development. Learn about the evolution from ragtime to jazz, highlighted by iconic figures like Buddy Bolden and the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. The podcast beautifully illustrates early recordings and crossroads in jazz history that paved the way for its rise in popular culture.

Show Notes The podcast will be launching February 26, 2017. You can subscribe to the show on iTunes, Overcast, or wherever great podcasts are found. You can follow along with the show on Twitter @jazzhistorypod. The website can be found at A History of Jazz. My name is Arik Devens and you can follow me on Twitter @danieltiger