The "Jazz Age" (called by Fitzgerald) was a period in the "Roaring 20's" characterized by the gaining popularity of jazz music and different dance styles in the United States and several European countries. It can be described as the period of celebration due to the defeat of the enemy after World War I. Originating in New Orleans, jazz brought upon an expanding artistic scene when African and European rhythms began to blend to create a new genre. It was a period of economic prosperity where ideas began to flow and shake social norms. "The Great Gatsby" perfectly reflects the thoughts and styles of the era with its importance placed on glitz, wealth and everything glamour. Money and material goods became what everyday people idolized. This