Etymology of jazz : deriving from the word meaning jasm meaning energy or pep energy . I think Eubie Blake might have hit the trans when he decided to call these flying notes jazz
I discovered jazz at the age of 17 years old and my world was turned upside down . I must say jazz in Africa was different it was the mixed henny with coke ,traditional music with the mix of jazz. It was a powerful mix with the horns on full blast and the sensational notes arousing the listeners to move their butts and hands. The perfect craze and high to pave the way to new genres deriving from jazz
jazz doesnt make sense when you hear it till you listen to it .
