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1916 in jazz

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1916 in jazz

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1915 in jazz – 1917 in jazz

This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1916.

Contents

Several musicians who were born in this year went on to become big names in jazz, such as the pianist and orchestra leader Buddy Cole.

Events

  • In 1916 we saw the emergence of groups such as the Original Dixieland Jass Band, and publication of the jazz standard "Beale Street Blues".
  • June 5 - Stein's Dixie Jass Band plays its first gig under its new name, the Original Dixieland Jass Band.
  • The Original Dixieland Jass Band make a hit in Chicago, Illinois
  • Wilber Sweatman records his hot ragtime in New York City

    • Births

    Except where stated otherwise, the musicians in the list below were American.

    References

    1916 in jazz Wikipedia
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