Through an integrated study of jazz music within the context of historical study, teachers and students can enrich both their historical and cultural knowledge. Music is an effective resource for teaching social studies, but it is often left out of secondary social studies classrooms. Jazz music selections make for particularly compelling primary sources since the music often reflected the times. Additionally, music is a source that adolescents can relate to and enjoy. In this article, the authors highlight useful resources and discuss how any teacher can incorporate jazz into their history courses.