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A. New Orleans via Africa and Europe. Jazz was born in New Orleans about 100 years ago (early 20th century), but its roots can be found in the musical traditions of both Africa and Europe. In fact, some people say that jazz is a union of African and European music. 1  From African music, jazz got its: 2  rhythm and feel.  blues quality.
Without his influence, there might be a music called Jazz but it would not be what it is. Louis Armstrong was told and he believed that he was born on July 4, 1900 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jazz is America's gift to the rest of the world and our only native art form. The most influential jazz musician should have been born on America's birthday at the turn of the century.