Question

a student is writing a report about the evolution of jazz. read the piece of information in each row, then select the section where it fits best.

new orleans - born louis armstrong was a pioneer of the improvised jazz solo, which became a standard element of the genre.

in a 2016 opinion piece, writer seth colter walls argues that a new wave of talented young artists has helped to bring jazz back into the mainstream.

swing is a jazz style that emerged during the great depression. people found solace in the high - energy music, which allowed them to temporarily forget their hardships.

duke ellington began studying piano at age seven, and by the time he was a teenager, he was playing jazz.

Explanation:

• The first statement is about Louis Armstrong, a pioneer in jazz, which relates to leaders in jazz.
• The second statement discusses modern - day jazz popularity as it mentions bringing jazz back into the mainstream in 2016.
• The third statement is about the swing era (an era of jazz) that emerged during the Great Depression.
• The fourth statement is about Duke Ellington (a leader in jazz) and his early musical journey.

Answer:

1. Leaders
2. Modern - day popularity
3. Eras
4. Leaders