[Dixielandjazz] Saint Louis Blues ?

[Robert Ringwald]

ROBERT R. CALDER wrote:
I note a comment appended to the pre-1920 St. Louis Blues on YouTube:


'Is it just me or do I hear "rock n roll" influences in a lot of these real old songs.'


I don’t think so. What you hear is some syncopation as Jazz and Ragtime was being developed. Some from Africa, some from the South American influence, etc. But no R&R influence. That beat came separately in the early 50s. 
--Bob Ringwald