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Avant-Garde Jazz

Avant-garde jazz is a form of jazz music that incorporates elements of improvisation and experimentation. It developed in the mid-20th century as a result of jazz musicians seeking to explore new sounds and ideas outside the confines of traditional jazz styles. This style of jazz was heavily influenced by the development of the bebop style in the 1940s and 1950s, as well as the influence of classical music, particularly the works of composers such as Arnold Schoenberg and Igor Stravinsky. Avant-garde jazz musicians often make use of unusual time signatures, extended techniques, and unconventional approaches to melody and harmony. The style is highly improvisational and often incorporates elements of other genres such as rock, funk, and world music. Avant-garde jazz has been influential on many other genres of music, particularly in the development of free jazz and jazz-rock fusion.