Why Jazz Is Magical in So Many Ways

Jazz, in my opinion, is the best genre of music. You may think of it as elevator music or background music for a cocktail party. Or it's slow and boring. Not really. What you don't realize is how much genius goes into each recording. Except for the melody, most of the song is improvised on the spot. That's what makes it so amazing to listen to. And no two recordings are the same. Every version of "Take The A Train" sounds so different, so it never gets old. Each artist has their own, distinct style.

Living legend, Wynton Marsalis (trumpet)

Jazz makes you think. Today's pop doesn't. Seriously. Next time you turn on some jazz, really listen to it. Listen to the bass, and the piano, and the drums individually. It's brilliant. You never know what's coming next in the song, unless you've listened to it a million times. My favorite record is "O Tannenbaum" by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. I could honestly probably hum the whole song including the improvised solo. I invite you to listen to the record here...


Except for the recognizable "Oh christmas tree, oh christmas tree" melody, the rest is improvised. Hard to believe, right? True talent. Ask Harry Styles to improvise with his voice and it would probably sound like me when I'm sitting on the toilet after eating Chipotle. (sorry if you are eating as you are reading this)

If you're ever feeling worried or stressed, try listening to jazz. If it's too bluesy for you, turn on a different artist or recording. There is an unlimited supply of jazz out there. Really listen to it, and it will work its magic.

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  1. I totally agree with you! I definitely think that Jazz helps you concentrate and think more than other modern music genres. It's great for studying!

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