Jump Blues

Jump blues is a style of blues music that developed in the 1940s and 1950s. It combines jazz and blues influences, as well as elements of swing and boogie-woogie. It is characterized by an upbeat tempo, strong rhythms, and a horn-driven sound. Its main instrumentation includes saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm instruments such as electric guitar, piano, and drums. It was popularized by artists such as Louis Jordan, Wynonie Harris, Big Joe Turner, and Louis Prima. Jump blues laid the foundation for rock and roll, and influenced early R&B, jazz, and rock music.