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Birth of the Cool affected the timeline of jazz by making listeners think that this style of jazz did not start until 1955. 

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

What is the first style of modern jazz that was fast and unpredictable? 

Bebop was being played for the entertainment of dancers

In your opinion should Fusion Jazz be considered jazz? 

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

What was happening in society when free jazz was created? Name certain events or social movements and relate this to how the music represents this era. A minimum of three sentences is required.  Mention the 1980s and the welfare queens and Regan’s use of this stereotype to pass legislation.

Bebop was being played for the entertainment of dancers

What was happening in society when free jazz was created? Name certain events or social movements and relate this to how the music represents this era. A minimum of three sentences is required.  Mention the 1980s and the welfare queens and Regan’s use of this stereotype to pass legislation.

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