Smooth jazz originated in the United States in the 1960s-1970s. It was influenced by jazz, R&B, pop and rock, with artists such as George Benson and Pat Metheny.
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Contemporary jazz
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She didn't say "Joe Santana" She says, "smooth like girl Santana." Meaning that Carlos Santana is known for being a very smooth artist, so she is the girl version of him. He also has a song titled "Smooth."
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Neither. He died in 1967... and he's also as far from smooth as you can get in jazz. Probably bop or hard bop.
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Her name is Smooth
Sweet Tee.
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No. In the 1650's Rembrandt started to paint with very pronounced brushstrokes. This style was even considered rather coarse by some of his contemporary critics.
Contemporary is easier than hip hop because contemporary doesn't take extreme strength or speed but rather slow, smooth movements.
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