Rhythm and Blues (jan 1, 1945 – dec 31, 1949)
Description:
blues music that used jazz elements but was designed to meet the dancing and partying needs of an urban, African American audienceDeveloped due to: migration of large number of African Americans to northern and western cities, shift to small ensembles, incorporation of jazz arranging techniques with simplified harmonic and rhythmic devices (better for dancing)
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Date:
jan 1, 1945
dec 31, 1949
~ 5 years