[Dixielandjazz] Clarinet solo -- who was first?

[AL LEVY]

Laurence wrote:
I was struck by the clarinet solo by Johnny Dodds to
close "High Society Rag". (King Oliver Recording)
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It is my understanding that solos were written out at that
time. Louis Armstrong was the first and only one to ad lib.
Correct me if I'm wrong
Cheers,
Al
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