Jazz

Jazz Music History 1900-1920

By hnelliott1215
  • Louis Armstrong's birth

    Louis Armstrong's birth

    Louis Armstrong is born in New Orleans, LA.
  • "King Porter Stomp" composed

    "King Porter Stomp" composed

    "King Porter Stomp" was composed by Jelly Roll Morton.
  • "Maple Leaf Rag" recorded

    "Maple Leaf Rag" recorded

    United States Marine Band records Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag"
  • The word "jazz" first appears in print

    The word "jazz" first appears in print

    The word "jazz" first appears in print.
  • Billie Holiday Born

    Billie Holiday Born

    Billie Holiday is born in Philadelphia, PA.
  • "Ragtime" ends

    "Ragtime" ends

    The classic era of "ragtime" ends.
  • Jazz music spreads to California

    Jazz music spreads to California

    Kid Ory moves to Los Angeles and forms a band. This bring jazz music to an entirely new area of the country.