Violins are frequently used in jazz to improvise solo lines and are featured in many different styles over the years. The earliest references to jazz performance using the violin as a solo instrument was during the first decades of the 20th century. From Joe Venuti during the 1920s through modern times with Jean Luc Ponty, Vaness Mae, and many more, violins are still very popular n jazz. The other great sensuous combination is a jazz group with a string section as the backdrop during the melody and improvisation. Enjoy this swingin' sting mix!

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