Jazz is a creative, expressive and free music type, which originated in New Orleans, USA in the early 20th century. Jazz is booming in China, and there are more and more jazz lovers all over the world. In this article, we will introduce the history, development and future of jazz in China.

history

Although jazz originated in the United States, its history in China can be traced back to the liberated areas in the 1920s. At that time, jazz was regarded as music representing new ideas and liberation. With the passage of time, jazz became one of the main musical styles in big cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The musicians in this period are, Feng Yunqian, Dou, etc. They are all important representatives of jazz in China.

develop

In1970s and1980s, due to cultural and economic constraints, the development of jazz experienced a slow period. However, jazz was rediscovered and revived in the early 1990s. With the development of China's economy and the improvement of people's taste in music, people pay more and more attention to jazz. Since then, jazz has become an important branch of China's music industry. During this period, some internationally renowned musicians visited China, such as Eddie King, Mark Cary, Avril Green, John mcleod, Didi Bridge, Joan Alin and Quincy Jones.

future

Jazz has a bright future in China. With the development of economy and culture, more and more jazz lovers flock to music schools to learn jazz, and jazz clubs have been established in many places, and jazz festivals have attracted more attention. Many young musicians absorbed the inspiration of jazz and incorporated it into their own music, creating a unique musical style. In addition, through the Internet and social media platforms, the spread of jazz has become easier and wider. In the next few years, China jazz will continue to develop and become a more important part of China's music industry.

In a word, as shown in the above picture, jazz in China has experienced ups and downs, but it has finally been revived. We believe that in the future, China's jazz will gain more recognition and attention on the international stage.