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It began with black American music and African rhythms.
No, this is a ridiculous idea. Any music is for anyone. Smooth Jazz is the only real music other than country, that is still acceptable to the history of our country. You can thank movies like Talladega Nights, for connecting a gay guy to Jazz. Now young people believe this to be true! Jazz music was the first kind of music recorded in America, by African Americans. Since then Jazz has taken many forms, including Smooth Jazz.
It is true that southern gospel music borrowed from bluegrass and country music (among many other genres, including jazz).
Depends on the style and composition of the music. In jazz - usually not. The bass is more of a time-keeper following the string bass player. In rock it often is used to provide rhythm. But there are exceptions to both styles.
Clarinet is most commonly used for marching bands, classical music, and jazz. It is also sometimes used in blues, rock, bluegrass, and country music. It is also very popular for commercial jingles and theatrical music.
Many jazz "standards" came from the collections of other types of music. I've heard the Lady Gaga version of Orange Colored Sky. She sings in the style of an aggressive jazz vocalist and the backing is very jazzy-big band style. So sure, we'll call Orange Colored Sky a "true jazz song" in this case.
American choreographer Agnes de Mille described jazz dancing as, "the true American pep, creativity and fun." Jazz dance was inspired by popular music and social dancing. Jazz dance was also inspired by African dance, which brought about specific characteristics of jazz: low to the ground, bent knees, body isolations and pulsating movements.
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Louis Armstrong is the true father of jazz, he inspired millions with his amazing trumpet playing, iconic voice, and charming personality.
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In terms of music, they brought about all the ingredients which would eventually help create jazz, the true American genre. These included gospel, old slave songs and perhaps most particularly, improvised melodies. Following Emancipation, when black American musicians performed before audiences, their genuine skill gradually put an end to the age of blackface minstrel singers.