response: Actually it has African-American music tradition roots too such as blues and ragtime, but I don't know about it being an American creation.
original_response: Its roots include African-American music traditions including blues and ragtime
history: I love jazz. I listen to it whilst working and studying. Many people see Jazz music as "America's classical music." I can see why, so many popular Jazz musicians are from old US. Did you also know that it has been recognized as a musical expression form since the 1920s? No, I didn't actually know it has been around for so long. I always felt like it was mid 50s and developed from various regional stuff. I cannot think of any, but there are many distinctive jazz styles all over and from different cultures. Ok is there any fun fact you know about jazz? Its roots are in West African culture. really, I had no idea! I thought it was an American creation!
knowledge: Jazz has roots in West African cultural and musical expression, and in African-American music traditions including blues and ragtime, as well as European military band music.