John Fordham on how to speak jazz

Acid jazzDJ-derived term for clubbers' enthusiasm in the late 80s and early 90s for 60s soul-bop styles. Spawned a new generation of jazz dancers.Check out The James Taylor Quartet: Absolute.Bebop/BopMostly small-group reaction against big-band swing formulae, using more advanced harmonies and devious melodies. Named after the sound of its frequently fast, nervy phrasing.Check out Charlie Parker: The Complete Dial Sessions.Blue Note/BluesCrucial African-rooted jazz ingredient, occurring when the...

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