[Dixielandjazz] Happy Anniversary

[Stan Brager]

According to Wikipedia and  RCA Victor, today is the anniversary of the
first jazz recording - "Livery Stable Blues" by the Original Dixieland Jass
Band in 1917. The recording was released in March, 1917. The band members
were Nick LaRocca (cornet), Eddie Edwards (trombone), Larry Shields
(clarinet), Henry Ragas (piano), Tony Sbarbaro (drums).

 

Other recordings have been cited as being earlier than this (James Europe
among them) and perhaps members can provide their candidates. There's also
the oft-mentioned Buddy Bolden "lost" recording with list member Dick
Broadie hot on the trail. Furthermore, some of these early recording had
jazz elements which were not recognized as such until later.

 

Stan

Stan Brager