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Pop music frequently uses jazz chords and has also been influenced by the smooth sounds and performance style of jazz vocalists.

Jazz has been sampled widely in hip hop, and many hip hop artists have incorporated jazz elements like rhythm, flow, and spontaneity into their music.

Jazz has influenced R&B through its scales, chord progressions, and the emotional expressiveness found in jazz performance.

Jazz has influenced rock through its improvisational style, complex harmonies, and the use of jazz instruments like the saxophone.

Jazz's improvisational style and its emphasis on expressivity have been adopted by many soul musicians and singers.

Jazz's complex rhythms and horn arrangements have heavily influenced funk. Jazz-fusion artists have bridged the gap between the genres.

Jazz has influenced reggae through the use of brass instruments and improvisation, contributing to the creation of a distinct sound.

While not heavily jazz-influenced, some country artists have incorporated swing rhythms and blues progressions, which are a part of jazz's foundation.

Electronic music has been influenced by jazz, particularly in subgenres like nu-jazz, where electronic elements blend with live jazz improvisation.