The Emergence Machine

West Coast Blues

abstract · Music · Level 13 · E9

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Emergence definition

West-coast-blues emerges from the intersection of blues, jazz, and jump, where the fusion of piano-dominated sounds, jazzy guitar solos, and the relocation of Texas blues players to California gives rise to a unique musical style.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
West Coast blues
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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Neighborhood

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Jump L7 (requires) Dance sense
    Type of blues influenced by jazz and jump blues, with strong piano-dominated sounds and jazzy guitar solos, which originated from Texas blues players who relocated to California in the 1940s.
  • Blues L8 (requires)
    Type of blues influenced by jazz and jump blues, with strong piano-dominated sounds and jazzy guitar solos, which originated from Texas blues players who relocated to California in the 1940s.
  • Jazz L12 (requires)
    Type of blues influenced by jazz and jump blues, with strong piano-dominated sounds and jazzy guitar solos, which originated from Texas blues players who relocated to California in the 1940s.