The term "Jazz Age" was made popular by F. Scott Fitzgerald himself. It refers to the 1920s, a period marked by significant cultural and social changes, particularly in the United States. Jazz music became the dominant sound of the era defining the cultural aspect. In Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, Jazz music and "booze" was prevalent in the extravagant parties Jay Gatsby threw for his guests.

Check out the following YouTube site for examples of the music and the "flappers" who danced to it.