<Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Other topics </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> <Ul> <Li> Jazz fusion </Li> <Li> progressive jazz </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> Jazz fusion </Li> <Li> progressive jazz </Li> </Ul> <P> Avant - garde jazz (also known as avant - jazz) is a style of music and improvisation that combines avant - garde art music and composition with jazz . It originated in the 1950s and developed through the 1960s . Originally synonymous with free jazz, much avant - garde jazz was distinct from that style . </P>

Which of the following is true about avant-garde jazz