1943 in jazz

Updated on Dec 17, 2024

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This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1943.

Events

The American Federation of Musicians recording ban, called by James Petrillo, continued through 1943. Django Reinhardt records "Cavalerie" on the 17 February 1943 in Paris after an aborted attempt at recording it in 1937.

Duke Ellington: Black, Brown and Beige (1943)

Armand J. Piron, American violinist, band leader and composer

Ben Bernie, American violinist and radio personality

Corky Cornelius, American trumpeter

Fats Waller, jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer

Leon Roppolo, American clarinetist

Min Leibrook, American tubist and bassist

Tamara Drasin, American singer and actress

Tiny Parham, Canadian-born bandleader and pianist

Vaughn De Leath, American singer

Zue Robertson, American trombonist

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