Jazz ragtime originated primarily in the African American communities of St. Louis, Missouri, and New Orleans, Louisiana. These two cities were at the forefront of early jazz and ragtime music development.
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Jazz ragtime emerged as a fusion of African American musical traditions, including spirituals, work songs, and dance music, with European musical influences such as marches, polkas, and schottisches. Ragtime was heavily influenced by the syncopated rhythms and intricate piano techniques of African American pianists. Its rhythmic complexities, involving the use of syncopation, offbeats, and cross-rhythms, made ragtime stand out as a unique and lively genre.