The Jazz Soundscape of the 1920s: Foundations of American Nightlife
The 1920s transformed American nightlife from grand, brass-heavy ensembles into intimate, rhythm-driven ensembles defined by the upright bass. This shift marked a pivotal evolution in jazz, where smaller, agile instruments replaced large tubas and trumpets, allowing musicians greater mobility and room for improvisation. Cities like Chicago and New York became crucibles of this new musical […]