A musical genre that originated in the late 19th century in New Orleans. Jazz draws musical inspiration from three continents: West Africa, North America, and Europe. Jazz musicians tend to improvise and embrace freedom in interpretation and arrangement. They often use wind instruments such as the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and clarinet. Jazz music often blends with other genres, leading to the creation of musical styles such as acid jazz, bluegrass, bossa nova, and smooth jazz.
