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Originating from African music traditions, these complex polyrhythms became a foundational element of jazz, giving it a distinct sense of swing.

Harmonic structures and instruments from the European classical tradition influenced the development of jazz, leading to its harmonic complexity.

The Blues introduced the 12-bar format, blue notes, and call-and-response patterns, which became integral to jazz's expressive language.

Ragtime contributed syncopated rhythms and a piano-centric approach to jazz, which later influenced stride and the solo piano styles.

Brass bands of New Orleans provided a blend of military band music and African American culture, which fused into the improvisational spirit of jazz.

The call-and-response form and soulful expressiveness of spirituals and gospel music infused jazz with its deeply emotional character.

Creole music's mix of European harmonic sensibilities and African rhythmic practices enriched jazz's diversity in form and texture.

Though controversial for their racial stereotypes, minstrel shows disseminated African American music to wider audiences, influencing jazz performance styles.

Cuban and Caribbean rhythms like the clave and montuno patterns contributed to jazz's rhythmic innovation, particularly in Latin jazz fusion.

American folk music, with its broad melodic sensibility, helped shape the development of jazz's own melodic improvisation.

Vaudeville shows provided a stage for early jazz musicians, merging slapstick comedy and variety acts with the burgeoning jazz scene.