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Intro

Jump-Blues

An up-tempo style of blues, usually played by small groups and featuring saxophone or brass instruments. It was popular in the 1940s and was a precursor of rhythm and blues and rock and roll.

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Parents	Blues	Characterized by a loose narrative lyrical style, use of call-and-response, the blues scale and blue notes, a small set of common chord progressions, and trance-like walking basslines. Originated in African-American communities in the Deep South of the United States in the late 19th century.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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