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Jazz, recognized around
the world for its rich cultural heritage, is a music grounded in
community. Arising from roots in both African
and European musical traditions, it is a democratic music,
celebrating both individual and group endeavor. One hundred years
after its
birth, it continues to embrace the contributions of diverse
cultures and inspire artists from myriad traditions, genres, and
disciplines.
In the Pacific Northwest, the impact of jazz on the
musical and
cultural landscape dates back to the first decades of the
20th century, when traveling jazz bands first ventured into Oregon
and
Washington. Vibrant jazz scenes in cities like Seattle, Tacoma,
Portland, and Eugene provided the launching pads for the
careers of legendary musicians like Quincy Jones, Ray Charles,
and others,
as well as being home to a long line of creative musicians
whose music has shaped the sound and enriched the communities of
the
region.
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