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The job of a jazz musician is to create and perform music in the style of jazz. Jazz is a musical genre that originated in the late 19th century in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It combines elements from African American music such as blues and ragtime with European musical forms such as marches, opera overtures, and symphonic works. Jazz musicians use improvisation to interpret familiar melodies or create new ones while playing their instruments. Jazz musicians must be able to read sheet music quickly and accurately so they can understand what notes are being played at any given time during a performance. They should also have good knowledge of harmony and chord progressions so they can respond effectively when improvising solos or accompaniment for other band members. Additionally, jazz musicians need strong technical skills on their instrument(s) so they can play complex rhythms accurately without sacrificing sound quality or creativity. In addition to mastering their instrument(s), jazz musicians often learn multiple instruments which allows them to switch between different roles within the band (e.g., soloist vs accompanist). In order to stay competitive in today’s market, many jazz musicians supplement their income by teaching private lessons or leading workshops/master classes at schools/universities around the country/world. This requires an additional set of skills including communication ability (to explain concepts clearly) and organizational skill (to keep track of students’ progress). Furthermore, some bands may require its members to contribute compositions which means that having knowledge about composition techniques is beneficial as well; this includes understanding form & structure as well as arranging strategies used by professional composers & arrangers alike