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What was the primary genre of the Jazz Messengers?

  • Smooth Jazz

  • Psychedelic Rock

  • Country Music

  • Hard Bop

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Hard bop is a subgenre of jazz that emerged in the 1950s. It is characterized by its use of complex harmonies, rhythms, and melodies. Hard bop musicians often improvised on traditional jazz standards, as well as on original compositions. The Jazz Messengers were one of the most influential hard bop bands, and their music helped to define the genre.
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