The Jazz Track
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The Jazz Track is an itinerary for visiting jazz-related places (particularly big band and traditional jazz) in the United States.
Trip statementThis is the guide to prepare a trip by car to follow the route of jazz. The trip is planned for 13 days around the United States visiting historical places and clubs related with the history of jazz.
Background (1895–1935)Let's start with some background on the real itinerary that jazz musicians followed during the first half of the 20th century.
Great jazz musicians (1895–1935)
When to goIdeally, the trip should be done to make it to at least one of the famous jazz festivals in one of the cities visited. See Wikipedia's List of jazz festivals for a list.
GoThe jazz historic places in Chicago are mostly located on the south side, with the exception of the Green Mill, which is in Uptown. Visit the Chicago's South Side Jazz Clubs website.
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "The Jazz Track" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: WhatamIdoing, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons