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What is the least popular genre of music?

Jazz is the least popular genre of music in the United States.

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Jazz is the least popular genre of music in the United States.

Once very popular in American cities, including Omaha, jazz began to lose its place on the music industry in the 1960s. Rock ’n’ roll became the new thing. Elvis and the Beatles and every other rock act were selling so many records that a new designation, platinum, was created for singles and albums that sold more than 1 million copies.

Meanwhile, jazz artists were doing well. Just not quite that well.

The best-selling jazz album of all time is Miles Davis’ “Kind of Blue.” It has moved more than 4 million copies, but most of those sales didn’t come until after Davis’ death in 1991. It didn’t even reach certified gold status — 500,000 sold — until 1993. These days, jazz ranks below Latin music. Below children’s music. Way down the list from rock, pop, R&B and hip-hop. According to Nielsen Soundscan, which tracks music sales and streams, jazz and classical music each accounted for just 1 percent of the music industry in 2017, the most recent year numbers are available. Jazz is fourth to last in physical album sales (2.3 percent), tied for last in streaming (0.6 percent) and dead last in video streams (0.3 percent). Close 1 of 19 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic014 The entrance of The Jewell features photos of Louis Armstrong as well as other jazz greats. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic010 Deion Bass makes a drink at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic021 A look inside The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic009 Darryl Tookes and Family perform on stage at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic022 Brian McKenna stands inside his club, The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic005 Patrons watch the show from the horseshoe of tables and booths surrounding the stage at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic020 Christian Tookes, left, and his sister Tessa Tookes, perform at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic019 Darryl Tookes plays piano during a concert at The Jewell, which opened earlier this month in downtown’s Capitol District. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic006 Andrew Bailie performs with Darryl Tookes at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic018 Christian Tookes, right, and his sister Tessa Tookes, perform at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic016 Darryl Tookes sings during his show at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic017 Darryl Tookes sings during his show at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic015 Gil Goldstein performs with Darryl Tookes at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic013 The entrance of The Jewell showcases photos from Omaha and jazz history. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic011 Louis Cato plays bass with Darryl Tookes at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic001 A crowd gathers for pre-show drinks and dinner at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic004 Gil Goldstein performs with Darryl Tookes at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic003 Darryl Tookes speaks to the audience before the start of his show at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic002 The Jewell's general manager, Tom Westfall, speaks to the audience before a concert at The Jewell. Photos: Jazz is alive at The Jewell 1 of 19 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic014 The entrance of The Jewell features photos of Louis Armstrong as well as other jazz greats. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic010 Deion Bass makes a drink at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic021 A look inside The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic009 Darryl Tookes and Family perform on stage at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic022 Brian McKenna stands inside his club, The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic005 Patrons watch the show from the horseshoe of tables and booths surrounding the stage at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic020 Christian Tookes, left, and his sister Tessa Tookes, perform at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic019 Darryl Tookes plays piano during a concert at The Jewell, which opened earlier this month in downtown’s Capitol District. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic006 Andrew Bailie performs with Darryl Tookes at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic018 Christian Tookes, right, and his sister Tessa Tookes, perform at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic016 Darryl Tookes sings during his show at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic017 Darryl Tookes sings during his show at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic015 Gil Goldstein performs with Darryl Tookes at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic013 The entrance of The Jewell showcases photos from Omaha and jazz history. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic011 Louis Cato plays bass with Darryl Tookes at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic001 A crowd gathers for pre-show drinks and dinner at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic004 Gil Goldstein performs with Darryl Tookes at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic003 Darryl Tookes speaks to the audience before the start of his show at The Jewell. 20190217_liv_jazzclub_cm_pic002 The Jewell's general manager, Tom Westfall, speaks to the audience before a concert at The Jewell.

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