This form of jazz also started in the 1950s but took a direction that was much more free-flowing. You’d probably rather having it in the background as opposed to listening to it straight on. Some might view it as experimental in style. It can be noisy, with a wide variety of featured instruments, most notably the trumpet, and acoustic bass. A trio sound is typical. A lot of improvisation is used and the overall sound can be described as “complicated.” Artists such as Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, David Murray and Henry Threadgill would be typical of this musical style. And this is the jazz form that most people have a hard time listening to and they react by saying,” I don’t like jazz.”
Personal Jazz
What listeners need to do at this point is to sample the different jazz styles. Listen online to such radio stations as KSDS-FM and find the artists and songs you like. Jazz is certainly worthwhile and enjoyable to listen to. In this article we’ve just scratched the surface of jazz. Many great songs and sounds weren’t mentioned so there’s lots more to experience. Jazz isn’t for everyone’s taste but thankfully there is a wide variety to choose from. So pick your own personal sound and “put a little jazz in your life.”