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This overview traces the evolution of the bass in jazz music, highlighting its changing role from early jazz to modern jazz. It explores the importance of the bass in different setting, the virtuosic and improvisational style of bebop bassists, the atmospheric qualities of bass in modal jazz, the melodic contributions in cool jazz, and the exploration of abstract and groove-based music in modern jazz. By examining key figures and musical periods, we gain insights into the diverse and influential role of the bass in shaping jazz music.
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