Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation.
The term "Jazz" also refers to:
1. A style of dance that developed alongside jazz music
2. A slang term meaning "nonsense" or "exaggeration"
3. A basketball team name (e.g. Utah Jazz)