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The evolution of the use of the term "jazz" is precisely the opposite of the term "rock." Jazz started out with a very very broad definition and became exceedingly narrow. Rock started out narrow and got ridiculously broad.
By the definition of the times, Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Rudy Vallee, Connee Boswell, Helen Ward, and Betty Hutton were all "jazz singers." But likely none of them would be considered such today.
By the definition of the times, Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Rudy Vallee, Connee Boswell, Helen Ward, and Betty Hutton were all "jazz singers." But likely none of them would be considered such today.