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.