Jackass Blues

Lovie Austin and Her Blues Serenaders · 1926

Context

Composed by Lovie Austin and recorded in Chicago in April 1926, the track was released on Paramount (12361-A) and then Broadway. A pianist, arranger and studio musician for Paramount, Lovie Austin led the Blues Serenaders, whose members included Tommy Ladnier, Johnny Dodds and Kid Ory. Mary Lou Williams cited her as her greatest influence.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Chicago, Classic blues (women singers). Among the origins and influences of Chicago: New Orleans jazz, Dixieland (ODJB, 1917).

Sources

• syncopatedtimes.com
• EN: Lovie Austin

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