From Danzas to Jazz: The Evolution of Puerto Rican Music
The initial contact of Puerto Ricans with the first manifestations of Jazz is the result of the United States invasion of Puerto Rico in 1898. With the arrival of the US troops, their customs and music also arrived. The orchestras at the different towns in Puerto Rico kept their musical offer of Danzas, Plenas and music from Latin America, but they began to include in their music repertoire styles heard from the United States military bands, such as Ragtime, precursor of what later would be called Jazz.
Exclusive Review: An Enthralling Performance by Akane Ezawa Quartet - Subscribe Now to Witness the Magic!
Alto saxophonist Akane Ezawa's leader band made its debut on Oh! Jazz. Born in 1992 in Kanagawa Prefecture, she started playing saxophone in middle school and has been active at the forefront of the scene since studying jazz at Showa University of Music. In 2019, she received high praise for her participation in the Perth International Jazz Festival in Western Australia with her leader band, and her debut album "Thaw" in 2021 also garnered much attention.
Concert Review: Caramelo de Cuba at Café Berlín, Madrid
After a cajon and bass introduction, Javier Gutiérrez Massó “Caramelo” enters the stage, and immediately displays his expressiveness and interpretative skills, alternating between the piano and the electronic keyboard in the song “Monday Evening”.
Soulful Revolutions: Jazz's Decade of Change in the 1960s (Part 8 of a 13-Part Series)
The time from 1960 to 1970 was a period of immense change and innovation in jazz, marked by the continued exploration of new styles and the fusion of jazz with other genres. Here are some key developments and trends in jazz during this time…
Women in Jazz
With the passage of time, various movements occur in music, and one of them is the re-evaluation of the past. It's something that has become apparent as many types of music are stored in databases, and the work of creating new history from exploring the past is becoming more active than ever.
Sonic Frontiers: Jazz's Daring Decade of Evolution in the 1950s (Part 7 of a 13-Part Series)
The time from 1950 to 1960 marked a period of continued evolution and diversification within the jazz genre. Here are some key developments and trends during this time.
Harmony in Transition: Jazz's Journey through the 1940s (Part 6 of a 13-Part Series)
The period from 1940 to 1950 was a time of significant evolution and diversification for jazz. Here are some key developments and trends in jazz during this decade.
Swinging Through Time: Jazz's Glorious Decade in the 1930s (Part 5 of a 13-Part Series)
The period from 1930 to 1940 was a transformative and pivotal decade for jazz. It saw the continuation of the Swing Era, the emergence of new styles, and the impact of social and technological changes on the genre. Here's an overview of jazz during this period.
Roaring Rhythms: Jazz's Ascendance in the Glorious 1920s (Part 4 of a 13-Part Series)
The "Roaring Twenties," which ran from 1920 to 1930, was a time of profound cultural and social change, with jazz being a major factor in this development. This is a summary of jazz throughout this exciting decade.
Revolutionizing Rhythms: Jazz's Decade of Innovation in the 1910s (Part 3 of a 13-Part Series)
The period from 1910 to 1920 is often referred to as the "birth of jazz," as this era witnessed the genre's rapid evolution from its early forms into a distinct and recognizable musical style. This decade was characterized by groundbreaking innovations, the establishment of jazz as a commercial art form, and its spread beyond its birthplace in New Orleans. Here's an overview of jazz during this pivotal decade.