The decade of the 1920's, called the Jazz Age, was one of the most exciting and creative times in U.S. history. The history of the Jazz Age reflects the African American music that came out of the American South. There were many important musicians who became famous in the Jazz Age, such as Duke Ellington. The Jazz Age made a big impact on other parts of American culture besides music, such as literature and …showed first 75 words of 675 total…

…showed last 75 words of 675 total…the 1920's was one of the most important times in American history. It was important because its history drew from the African American tradition in the South, because there were so many famous jazz musicians such as Duke Ellington, because the Jazz Age influenced the rest of American culture with writers such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, and because it encouraged the Harlem Renaissance. Americans today are still enjoying the great creativity from the Jazz Age.