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In your opinion should Fusion Jazz be considered jazz? 

Free jazz was wanted by clubs and recording companies

Writing an original tune based on the chords of a popular tune or “well known standard” is known as what? 

This music will dominate mainstream media in 1955 and bring in over a billion dollars in revenue. 

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Miles Davis’ Sound? 

Bebop was being played for the entertainment of dancers

This pianist, composer, and bandleader became known as the first Jazz Educator and was the bridge from Bebop to Cool. 

Bebop shifted jazz from popular music to art music. 

Hard Bop was created when musicians returned to what musical roots? 

This style of music originated in Cuba and adds Latin percussion to the rhythm section including timbales, cowbell, maracas, bongos, and congas.