Jazz in the 1920s Flashcards
1
Q
What is 1920s ‘era’ known as musically?
A
the Jazz Age
2
Q
What music was Jazz influenced by?
A
Blues and ragtime styles of mostly black musicians.
3
Q
Who were famous jazz musicians in 1920s America?
A
Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong
4
Q
What dances did jazz inspire in 1920s America?
A
Charleston and the Black Bottom
