Summary Writing Despite the record industry shrink, jazz records are springing up elsewhere. The reason for the boom is not hard to find. The mediocrity of most current pop music is one reason. Another strong factor is the courage of a few record producers in the 1970s who independently started issuing jazz releases that the big record companies had shunned. As buyers develop a taste for the music, producers found themselves with unexpected hits and jazz acquired a flock of new fans. Now, live jazz may have a bigger following in Africa than in the United States.

1. In four sentences, state the reasons given by the author for the boom in the popularity of jazz. Make sure the four sentences are appropriately connected to make the summary a unified whole.

2. Paraphrase the passage using your own words without changing the meaning.