The State of Jazz in America

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I'm concerned that Jazz appreciation in the US is toast. People think Jazz is smooth jazz. I struggle to meet Gen Y women who can stand it. Should I get over it, or is there a great tragedy in the loss of all-american jazz appreciation?
 
Thank you. See what I'm talking about?

The most specifically American music genre and the most demanding on musicians.
 
Rock/pop seems to have stood the test of time. The other genres have peaked and waned in popularity. Easy listening, R&B, blues, jazz, gospel, opera, classical, etc., are less listened to now than in times past. Country is probably a close second to the rock/pop hysteria, although it doesn't appeal to me personally.
 
Some of the greatest talent to grip a guitar are also jazzers.

Stanley Jordan guitar POLYGAMY.
 
Rock/pop seems to have stood the test of time. The other genres have peaked and waned in popularity. Easy listening, R&B, blues, jazz, gospel, opera, classical, etc., are less listened to now than in times past. Country is probably a close second to the rock/pop hysteria, although it doesn't appeal to me personally.
Then again I think, like jazz, that rock was once pop and that pop bands are not rock bands anymore.
 

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