jump blues

noun

A type of boogie-woogie blues music influenced by big band swing, typically performed by a seven-piece combo and characterized by use of horns, shuffle rhythm, group singing during the choruses and raunchy lyrics.

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Meanings

nounjump blues (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentA type of boogie-woogie blues music influenced by big band swing, typically performed by a seven-piece combo and characterized by use of horns, shuffle rhythm, group singing during the choruses and raunchy lyrics.
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APA

jump blues. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jump%20blues

MLA

“jump blues.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jump%20blues. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jump blues,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jump%20blues.

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