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    This generation is sorely lacking in cultural diversity. The American school system feeds its students "American history," but some believe it has only educated them on a few main points of history, and most of them have been educated on the of Eurocentric America, not the Melting Pot. America is. There is so much in American history that even Americans don't know, but this generation is so consumed with celebrities, technological advancements, and current fashion. There is so much technology and access to the past, and yet most people don't take advantage of it. The goal of this research is therefore to open people of this generation to a culture that is rarely addressed, unless a detailed study is specifically devoted to it. Jazz culture, to be more exact, is the subject discussed. Jazz culture spans many genres and is expressed in many ways. The many genres of jazz are Big Band, Jazz Funk, Modern Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Latin Jazz and Jazz Fusion. Each of them has its own sound and origin. Latin jazz, for example, uses rhythms of African and Hispanic origins. The sound is particularly fast with eight divided beat patterns. The jazz artists who introduced these qualities of jazz to the world are at the very heart of its culture. Many people in positions of power in this society or enjoying some form of esteem have been exposed to the arts, whether classical or jazz. This is due to the desire to be culturally diverse, a quality highly valued from a more worldly perspective. Many aspects of Jazz music could be discussed, but there is one point in particular that needs to be expressed in detail. The influence on the genre ...... middle of paper ......d of Blue", "an album now considered without equal in the history of jazz (Merod 67)." He spoke of the Davis' genius in the way he directs is able to orchestrate elements of his projects to give them the vibe he's looking for. He noted that "most of 'Kind of Blue' is a product of the firsts." taken (Merod 67),” which was because booking studio time cost money, so it was usually a matter of getting it right the first time G. (2009). This Era: Miles Davis Recorded and Unrecorded, 32(3), 433-435 doi:10.1080/03007760902786124 Schuster-Craig, J. (2011). Miles Davis and the remaking of modern music. Fontes Artis Musicae, 58(4), 442-443. . Unapologetic Vision: A Literary Journal., (90), 119.