About Jump blues
Jump blues is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1930s. It is usually classed as a form of blues.
Among the best-known names in the style are Big Joe Turner.
From Wikipedia
Jump blues is an uptempo style of blues with jazz and boogie woogie influence, usually played by small groups and featuring horn instruments. It was popular in the 1940s and was a precursor of rhythm and blues and rock and roll. Appreciation of jump blues was renewed in the 1990s as part of the swing revival.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Jump blues.
Key artists
- Big Joe Turner
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Jump blues?
Jump blues is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1930s. It is usually classed as a form of blues.
Where and when did Jump blues originate?
Jump blues originated in United States in the 1930s.
Who are famous Jump blues artists?
Big Joe Turner.