He referred to jazz as "African-American classical music," and strove to convey the black experience in America.

他称爵士乐是“非裔美国人的古典音乐”，并且为宣传美国黑人的经历而坚持不懈地努力着。

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Jazz music is the embodiment of this ideal, combining elements from African and European cultures into a distinctly American music.

爵士乐是这种观念的化身，它把非洲和欧洲文化的内容结合到一起，成为了独特的美国音乐。

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They infuse an African-American sensibility into music that includes, not only opera, but jazz, gospel, soul and blues.

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