The "jazz sound" is defined by several distinct musical elements:
Jazz frequently uses "extended" chords (adding tones like the 9th, 11th, or 13th) to create a rich, sophisticated texture. A Century of Evolution: Key Styles and Eras jazz instrumental music
A forward-moving rhythmic energy created by "swinging" eighth notes and placing emphasis on weak or unexpected beats. The "jazz sound" is defined by several distinct
Borrowed from the blues, these "bent" or minor intervals provide the genre with its deep emotional resonance. or 13th) to create a rich