1910-1919
Composer and conductor James Reese Europe founds the Clef Club, an association for Black musicians based in New York. During this time period, the NAACP is also founded.
In 1913, the word jazz first appears in print.
James Reese Europe records ragtime arrangements in New York with the first black ensemble to be recorded.
In 1915, Scott Joplin attempts to stage Treemonisha, one of his pieces, himself and it fails. He dies two years later.
The classic era of ragtime ends, bringing about jazz!
In 1913, the word jazz first appears in print.
James Reese Europe records ragtime arrangements in New York with the first black ensemble to be recorded.
In 1915, Scott Joplin attempts to stage Treemonisha, one of his pieces, himself and it fails. He dies two years later.
The classic era of ragtime ends, bringing about jazz!
The Original Dixieland Jass Band, left, makes the first jazz recording, Livery Stable Blues.
They also performed in London during 1919, spreading jazz to Europe.
Kid Ory, a New Orelans trombonist, moves to Los Angeles and forms a new band, spreading jazz around the United States.
They also performed in London during 1919, spreading jazz to Europe.
Kid Ory, a New Orelans trombonist, moves to Los Angeles and forms a new band, spreading jazz around the United States.