Impact Of Gershwin And Bernstein On Jazz
Why were the contributions of George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein significant to the promotion of jazz music?
A
They elevated jazz from street performances to the professional realm of formal composition and scoring.
B
Until these composers incorporated it into their productions, jazz was not considered a distinct musical genre.
C
By incorporating jazz into operas and musicals, they introduced the art form to audiences who might not have otherwise heard it.
D
Their operas and musicals were the first to add lyrics to the jazz style, making the music more accessible to the general public.
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