Bebop along this time line to track the roots of Jazz music. Follow the form from its beginnings in African-American and ragtime music.

Personal page is devoted to the jazz style of the 1950s and 60s. See lists of albums, and peruse musician biographies and discographies.

Provides yearly historical highlights starting in the late C19th. Includes a section covering the roots of Jazz as well.

Search the site, or choose an era from the time-line to see a description. Post a message on the bulletin board.

Find a range of resources relating to the birth of jazz, with an accent on its New Orleans roots. Includes bios, photos and a bibliography.

Resource for fans of ragtime music includes a look at some of the pioneers of the genre, MP3 and MIDI files, and related links.

American musical genre popular at the turn of the century was a forerunner to modern jazz. Read this reference guide entry.