Jazz Timing: 78 RPM and Rhythmic Fairness
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In early jazz, timing was not just a technical detail—it was the heartbeat of musical communication. The 78 RPM recording format, standardized in the late 1920s, shaped how swing rhythms were delivered and perceived. At exactly 78 beats per minute, this tempo created a balanced, danceable pulse that defined the swing feel, making jazz both […]