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Jazz and Blues
Sites listed here offer a wide variety of information pertaining to all aspects of Jazz and Blues music, including acid Jazz, Fusion, Funk, and Swing. Also included are sites offering historical information on Jazz or Blues.
Sites are appropriate for, and of interest to, children under the age of 18. All sites are either educational, reference oriented, or informational in nature.
Sites in Jazz and Blues
Jazz Kids
Includes a time line of jazz history, information about some of its greatest musicians, and a make your own music feature at the Improvisation Station.
WNUR-FM's JazzWeb
User-built collection of links and articles on all aspects of jazz. Includes search-engine feature.
Miles Davis
A review of Miles Davis' recordings by historical period. Includes the two classic quintets, fusion, and the comeback period of the early 1980s.
It's A Girl Thang
A celebration of women and their vast contributions to blues music. The site includes historical profiles as well as features of contemporary female artists.
125th Street: Apollo History
Information about the development of jazz and blues in Harlem from the 1920s to 1970s. Available as either a flash or non-flash presentation.
Cascade Blues Association: BluesNotes
Articles from the magazine covering blues history, artists, bands and composers.
This Week In Blues History
Facts and stories about the blues of decades past.
American Popular Music 1900 to 1950
An overview of people and events through a study of different musical genres, including blues, jazz, musicals and big band.
Jazz Roots
Illustrated profiles of early 20th century performers with a timeline from 1800 to 1930 and images of early sheet music. |
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