Bebop is one of the most artistic styles of jazz music. Bebop developed gradually during the 1940s. Bebop focused more on creative freedom rather than rhythmic aspects. According to The Bop Era, it also gave soloists more room for “innovative improvisation” (Glass). Through the works of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and other musicians we will discover how Bebop became such an important style during this era. Bebop is a "genre of American music born in New Orleans around 1900 (The Definition of Jazz).” Bebop is a truly unique musical style that arises from the inspired passions of the mind. Its free style brought out some of the greatest talents of this era Bebop had unique qualities to say the least four to six players (Kamien 482). Tempos were usually very fast. It was common for larger bands, such as swing bands, to create music to dance to more sophisticated style of music that you might hear in an upscale lounge or restaurant. It was known for its complex melodies. It would have been very difficult to sing more intense and varied. The rhythm sections have become more receptive to the soloists giving them a wider and bolder variety of forms, ranges and techniques. You can really see how improvisation has taken on a new importance which has led to the emotional power of solo piece. During this period some musicians were drafted into World War II. According to PBS there were wartime restrictions on the use of gasoline and plastic; which meant less travel and less registration...... middle of paper......, 2011. Print.8. Kennedy Center. “Understanding Jazz: Swing and Bebop.” The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 1990. Network. 10 April 2011. .9. Oxford University Press. “PBS – JAZZ A Ken Burns Film: Selected Artist Biography – Charlie Parker.” PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Network. 9 April 2011. .10. Oxford University Press. "PBS - JAZZ A Ken Burns Film: Selected Artist Biography - Dizzy Gillespie." PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Network. 8 April 2011. .11. Sabatella, Marc. “Jazz Styles: Mainstream Jazz: Bebop.” The external bank. 2000. Network. 8 April. 2011. .