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"Mamie Smith"Jazz is a kind of music. It has often been called the only art form to originate in the United states. Jazz music was first played in the United states towards the end of 1800's.

The root of Jazz: No one really knows just where Jazz (music) was born. Although New Orleans is sometimes called the "cradle of Jazz", the music did not come from any particular city.

The golden age: During the 1920's , Jazz flourished throughout the United States. This was often called the golden age of Jazz. Mamie Smith recorded "crazy blues" in 1920, and became the first nationally successful Negro blues singer.

Instruments:Jazz is played with diffrent instruments trumpet, trumbone, saxophoe, clarinet, piano, guitar, bass and drums