Jazz music is constantly evolving and, since its birth in the United States, has gained universal popularity. Now, LocalNomad Paris will reveal the capital´s jazz secrets and the best places to listen to live jazz in Paris.
History of jazz
The jazz genre came about at the turn of the 20th century in New Orleans as a mix of black-American and European music styles. There are just as many amateur jazz players and professional artists. The legendary trumpeter, Louis Armstrong, once said about jazz that “[You] never play anything the same way twice”. This philosophy and the art of improvisation mean each jazz performer creates their own, individual personality.
