West Coast blues
| West Coast blues | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | 1940s, Texas, U.S. |
West Coast blues is a type of blues music influenced by jazz and jump blues, with strong piano-dominated sounds and jazzy guitar solos, which originated from Texas blues players who relocated to California in the 1940s. West Coast blues also features smooth, honey-toned vocals, frequently crossing into rhythm and blues territory.