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History of Jazz Exam #2 (online version)
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Who was NOT one of the three creators of bebop:
Options
A.Dizzy Gillespie
B.Bud Powell
C.Charlie Parker
D.Thelonious Monk
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Begin by identifying the historical context: bebop emerged in the 1940s as a collaborative development among several prominent jazz musicians.
Option 1: Dizzy Gillespie. This musician is widely recognized as one of the key architects of bebop, contributing to its harmonic complexity, fast tempos, and virtuosic improvisation. Describing......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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