“The City ofJazz” Festival presents: Adrien Brandeis + Quartet. Enjoy free jazz events from November 11 to 24 in the Main Garden. Jazz is a musical genre that originated in the late 19th century and early 20th century in the United States, and has since evolved and branched into numerous styles and forms. What distinguishes jazz from other musical genres is its emphasis on improvisation, personal expression, and individual creativity. One of the most distinctive characteristics of jazz is its ability to fuse various musical influences, such as African, European and American, resulting in a unique blend of rhythms and styles. Throughout its history, jazz has experimented with a wide variety of forms and structures, from ragtime and swing to bebop, cool jazz and free jazz.