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Re: Jazz Musicians of the 1920s

RFNAPLES — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:15:24 GMT

Author: RFNAPLES

Posted: 06/14/2009 02:15

Roaring 20s:

Bessie Smith
Bill Johnson
Bix Beiderbecke
Duke Ellington
Earl Hines
Fletcher Henderson
Hot Five
Jean Goldkette
Jelly Roll Morton
Kid Ory
King Oliver
Louis Armstrong
New Orleans Rhythm Kings
Paul Whiteman
Red Hot Peppers

Re: Jazz Musicians of the 1920s

bc1991 — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:54:28 GMT

Author: bc1991

Posted: 10/09/2008 16:54

You are welcome

Re: Jazz Musicians of the 1920s

banana brother — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 23:50:47 GMT

Author: banana brother

Posted: 10/08/2008 03:50

Thank you, thats all really helpful

Re: Jazz Musicians of the 1920s

bc1991 — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:38:27 GMT

Author: bc1991

Posted: 10/07/2008 15:38

Well you can start with Jelly Roll Morton who is considered the first important leader and composer of jazz history and his most important work would be the compilation of his Complete Victor Recordings most were recorded between 1926 and 1928.

Another really important figure of that era would be Joe King Oliver, in fact Louis Arsmtrong started as a second cornetist in his band, in which Armstrong always showed his admiration for King Oliver. Oliver's band is also considered to be the last band that played with collective improvisations. One of the most important works would be his King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band: The Complete Set mainly recorded on 1923.

By the late 20's, Duke Ellington was already very popular in the country, and "The Mooche" , maybe his most popular song was recorded in 1929.

Another important figures from that era:

Fat Waller - Piano Masterworks Vol. 1
Coleman Hawkings (the first important tenor saxophonist) he made his most popular ballad in 1929 called "One Hour".

Jazz Musicians of the 1920s

banana brother — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:32:27 GMT

Author: banana brother

Posted: 10/07/2008 14:32

Im doing a powerpoint presentation about jazz during the 1920s and I don't really know any music from that time except Louis Armstrong. If anyone knows any notable musicians or anything about the era it would be very helpful.
Thanks