Whiteman's place in the history of early jazz is somewhat controversial.

It's one of the fundamental roots of everything from blues to early jazz.

The rhythmic composition of this music was also important in early jazz and beyond.

This practice was already well-established in earlier jazz, but came to be central to the bebop style.

The song is a strong example of the influence of the blues on early jazz.

The recording was an early jazz and blues hit.

The magazine covers a range of styles, from early jazz and blues to the avant-garde.

The earliest jazz and blues recordings were made in the 1920s.

Later he led his own groups on piano, playing ragtime, blues and early jazz.