Dixieland (ODJB, 1917)

Style · 1917 → · New York · Origins (1890-1930)

The Original Dixieland Jass Band, a white group, releases the first published jazz record in May 1917 (Victor 18255). It popularizes the style, at the cost of erasing the Black pioneers.

What is still debated

Separated from the revival of the 1940s: two distinct phenomena.

Where it comes from

• New Orleans jazz

What it gave rise to or influenced

• Chicago
• Symphonic jazz, dance orchestras

Artists

• Original Dixieland Jazz Band (1916, band)
• Wingy Manone (1900–1982, trumpet)
• Red Nichols (1905–1965, cornet)

Tracks to start with

• Livery Stable Blues — Original Dixieland Jass Band (1917)
• Tiger Rag — Original Dixieland Jass Band (1917)

Sources

• EN : Original Dixieland Jass Band

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