Briefly define boogie-woogie and discuss some of its influences. ...

[Diane]

Briefly define boogie-woogie and discuss some of its influences.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What was the dominant musical culture in U.S. society at the beginning of jazz's development?
 
  a. African
 b. European
 c. Caribbean
 d. Asian

[scottmt]

Answer to Question 1

solo piano form (like ragtime)
developed out of the blues: form and harmony
driving left hand; ostinato (repeated pattern)
piano entertainment in bars, etc.
likely an adaptation of what blues singer-guitarists had been doing
popular in the late 1930s
major influence on rock n' roll of the 1950s
also influenced the jump style of the big bands of the 1930s, particularly in Kansas City

Answer to Question 2

b

[Diane]

Great answer, keep it coming

[amandanbreshears]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it