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Both areas housed a variety of artists: painters, writers, and musicians were commonly seen around both quarters. While jazz was popular in many parts of Paris, Montmartre and Montparnasse were the artistic centers where the style came alive. The locals received jazz musicians positively, and they had a much easier time finding jobs in Paris. As other early recordings made their way into Paris, the genre became more and more popular (Holmes 1). He initially popularized jazz in France, and swept through the country becoming one of the first famous American jazz musicians in Paris. In 1919, the Southern Syncopated Orchestra began its European tour with Bechet as a key member of its ensemble (Henderson 1). The “swing” beat and solo breaks of the style kept it popular for many years. The style formed during this time was later seen as the traditional style that many musicians practiced. Jazz originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1900. Jazz still lives on in Paris and around the world today. It continued to flourish in both the old and new forms. However, the genre did not die with Bechet in 1959. Jazz became popular in Paris during 1920s, and it reached its height with Sidney Bechet in the late 1940s and 1950s. Especially in Paris, jazz was highly appreciated and musicians typically had an easier time finding jobs. Even though jazz originated in the United States, it had a significant impact on Europe.
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