Jazz in America By terran Period: Jan 1, 1860 to Jan 1, 1960 Jazz in America Mar 23, 1865 1865-1877 Reconstruction Apr 7, 1877 1877 Phonograph was invented, it allowed jazz to be recorded for the first time Mar 23, 1890 Ragtime, blues and black holiness church Jan 1, 1895 Buddy Bolden formed his first band Jun 11, 1907 pianst Jelly Roll Morton travels West and North Sep 22, 1914 Freddie Keppard Creole Orchestra travels to Los Angels Apr 11, 1917 Orifinal Dixiland Jazz Band released first jazz recording