latin jazz, swing jazz, big band jazz, blue jazz, west coast jazz, bebop, alternative jazz, smooth jazz just to name a few

Jazz was the first name for the African- American style of music. It originated in the West Coast around 1915. It was also called "Jass."

Jazz on the West Coast The Lighthouse - 2005 was released on:

USA: 22 April 2005 (Newport Beach Film Festival)

USA: 1 September 2006 (Montreux Jazz Festival)

USA: 1 September 2006 (DVD premiere)

No. Bob Cooper, the jazz musician, passed away on August 5, 1993. He was 67 years old and was a West Coast Jazz musician. He is best known for playing the tenor saxophone.

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