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Jazz historians define what sets the New Orleans-style of the genre apart from other jazz styles. Includes a breakdown of the traditional jazz band.

http://www.experienceneworleans.com/jazz.html

Evolution of Jazz in New Orleans

Examines how jazz evolved in New Orleans from contributions of the black Creole subculture and elements of African and Western European music.

http://musicandyou.com/musichistory.htm

Introduction to New Orleans Jazz - Jazz Archive

Curator Bruce Boyd Raeburn at the Hogan Jazz Archive provides an overview of the history of the New Orleans jazz style.

http://www.tulane.edu/~lmiller/BeginnersIntro.html

Origins of Jazz

Article by Len Weinstock chronicles the formative years of jazz in New Orleans and examines why the city is called the "birthplace" of the music genre.

http://www.redhotjazz.com/originsarticle.html

Traditional Jazz - New Orleans

Studies the main features of traditional jazz as found in the New Orleans style. Looks at ensemble work, rhythms, and roles of instruments.

http://members.tripod.com/GeoffBoxell/jazz.htm