The popular dance music of the time was not jazz, but there were early forms taking
shape in the evolving blues-ragtime experimental area that would soon turn into jazz.
Popular Tin Pan Alley composers like Irving Berlin incorporated ragtime influence
into their compositions, though they rarely used the specific musical techniques
that were often used by jazz players like the rhythms and the blue notes.
This collection is an excellent one to relax to, and forget the pressures of the
present day. No complications, just relaxation and fun!
