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Where was jazz performed?

* New Orleans: Jazz originated in New Orleans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was performed in brothels, saloons, and dance halls, and later in jazz clubs and concert halls.

* Chicago: Jazz spread to Chicago in the 1920s and became a popular form of music in the city's nightclubs and speakeasies.

* Kansas City: Jazz also flourished in Kansas City in the 1920s and 1930s. It was performed in clubs, ballrooms, and theaters.

* New York City: By the 1930s, jazz had become a national phenomenon and was being performed in clubs and concert halls in New York City and other major cities.

* Jazz festivals: Jazz is also performed at jazz festivals around the world. These festivals provide an opportunity for jazz musicians to come together and perform for audiences of all ages.

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