Abstract

Jazz, the music genre that is born and raised in the United States, has had a profound impact on the music industry of America. Jazz music’s nature of creativity and innovation enabled jazz musicians to challenge the already dynamic structure and symbiotic relationship between other genres of music through their use of absurd keys and bold performing styles. This genre has opened the doors for a more accepting and less conservative notion of music. It even changed the way in which musicians interactive with each other on stage.
Jazz has influenced dance and thus created a more liberal atmosphere for what the music industry endorses. Jazz has also allowed African Americans to become more prominent in the music industry. Distinguishing what should be considered to be musical became even more blurred as jazz entered into an era of unmatched creativity. Although jazz is no longer a dominant force in the modern music industry of America, its historical contribution to the music industry shall not be forgotten.
This thesis is divided into 3 parts: the first part introduces jazz and the different phases of its development since its birth; the second part focuses on analyzing how jazz has been influencing the music industry directly and indirectly; the third part demonstrates the current situation of jazz in the music industry of America.

Key words: jazz; America; music industry

摘  要

爵士乐作为发源并且壮大于美国的音乐类型，对于美国的音乐产业产生了深刻的影响。爵士乐的创造性与革新性促使爵士音乐人用自己新颖的音乐和大胆的表演风格挑战了其他音乐风格间已经活跃的格局和共生的关系。这种音乐类型为一种更为开放的音乐概念打开了大门。它甚至改变了音乐人在舞台上相互互动的方式。
爵士乐影响了舞蹈，因此也为音乐产业创造了更为自由的氛围。爵士乐也让黑人在美国音乐产业中居于更加重要的地位。人们对于音乐性的定义也随着爵士乐进入极具创造力的时代而变得模糊。即便爵士乐已经不再是美国音乐产业的中坚力量，它在历史上对于音乐产业的贡献永远不该被遗忘。
本论文分三个部分。 第一部分介绍了爵士乐以及其发展过程中的不同阶段。 第二段着重分析爵士乐是如何直接和间接印象美国音乐产业的。第三部分阐述了爵士乐在美国音乐产业中的现状。

关键词：爵士乐；美国；音乐产业