What is jazz music? Characteristics, history, and instruments
Learn about the deep history of jazz music, its subgenres, key characteristics, signature instruments, and more.
Matt Block is an NYC-based trumpet player, songwriter, and music industry professional. Originally from Philadelphia, he was introduced to jazz by his grandfather at age three. He’s the Director of Content Production at Splice and co-founder of la reserve records, one of the largest independent jazz labels in North America.
As an artist, Matt released Strange Harbors (2022), a critically-acclaimed debut and multigenerational saga of love and heartbreak spanning 60 years. The album, created with his grandfather Morton Block, went viral on TikTok and was featured by The Today Show, People, The Washington Post, ABC News, and many more.
Learn about the deep history of jazz music, its subgenres, key characteristics, signature instruments, and more.