Answer 2 of the 3 questions below. Write a minimum of 500 words per question. Fo

Answer 2 of the 3 questions below. Write a minimum of 500 words per question. Format your essay using 12-point, Times New Roman font, double spaced. Provide a simple bibliography at the end of your source material, which can be from the class text or other academic and well-researched sources. Use parenthetical citation and quotations when necessary. Please watch out for plagiarism and refer to the policy on the syllabus for more information. You do not need to provide an introduction and conclusion for this essay.

Discuss the way African, European, and African American music traditions contributed to the development of jazz. What musical qualities and stylistic elements can be attributed to these cultures and how did they begin to blend?
Discuss the role and importance of urban centers such as New Orleans, Chicago, and New York for the development of jazz. Identify prominent jazz artists associated with each. New York has not been part of your reading yet, but do your own independent research to discuss its importance for jazz in the early 20th century.
Why is Louis Armstrong’s early playing career (up to 1930) so impactful to the development of jazz? Discuss the characteristics of his playing, events, and bands that contributed to the shift in musical style during this period.