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.
duke ellington began studying piano at age seven, and by the time he was a teenager, he was playing jazz.
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.
new orleans - born louis armstrong was a pioneer of the improvised jazz solo, which became a standard element of the genre.
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.

Explanation:

• For the first row: Duke Ellington is a leader in jazz, so it fits the "Leaders" section.
• For the second row: The mention of 2016 and bringing jazz back to the mainstream relates to modern - day popularity.
• For the third row: Louis Armstrong is a key figure (leader) in jazz history.
• For the fourth row: Swing as a style that emerged (an era - related aspect) during the Great Depression.

Answer:

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