My name is Alexandra and I’m 15 years old. My hobbies are listening to music and roller-skating. Sometimes I combine these two activities. I simply can’t imagine a day without music. Moreover, I like almost all types of music, be it classical or hard rock. The music genre that I choose depends on my mood. If I want to party with friends, I choose rock music or hip-hop. If I want to relax, I choose classical or instrumental music. Whenever I feel sad, I listen to gothic or alternative music. However, my favourite music style is jazz. It cheers me up in any situation. I know that jazz originated in the late 19th century in New Orleans, USA. This genre includes the features of improvisation, polyrhythm, swing, syncopation and African blues. It quickly spread around the world and today millions of people are fans of jazz. One of the most famous musicians in this style was Louis Armstrong. Nowadays, there are so many new styles in jazz culture. For example, jazz rap, jazz rock, Latin jazz, etc. The core of jazz music is the element of improvisation. It is impossible to make a good jazz music without it. However, the approach to improvisation differs from state to state. The commonly used instruments to play jazz music are saxophone, piano, double bass, clarinet and some others. I especially like when each performer in a band plays solo. I’ve been to several jazz concerts and truly enjoyed it. My parents approve of my tastes in music. It is a family tradition to attend any jazz event that take place in our city.
