If jazz has to be termed as a wave, then music is a sea, but if the reflectors in the water is the chord.
Jazz music will continue to thrive, possibly in unexpected ways.
I saw A Hard Day's Night 12 or 13 times.
Its more about conception and touch and spirit and soul than whether my hardware was in place.
I hate the way chorus boxes sound
If you plan on continuing a tradition, it might be a good idea to find out just what tradition it is that you intend to continue.