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Introduction
Jazz History
1920's Style
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Louis Daniel Armstrong "Satchmo" (1901 - 1971) was one of the GREATEST JAZZ MUSICIANS! He was from New Orleans, which was where "jazz" orginated, while there
Louis worked as a musician on riverboats.Afterwards, he became a member of Fletcher Henderson's group. He studied and played with a famed cornet player
named Joseph "King Oliver" Oliver (1885 - 1938). Later, in 1922 Louis joined the Creole Jazz Band at Lincoln Gardens in Chicago. Later on in New York, Louis,
had his first recording was with Clarence Williams & The Red Onion Jazz Babies. In 1925, he moved back to Chicago and joined his wife's band at the DreamLand,
he also played in the Venodrome Orchestra. 1925 was when Louis Armstrong started to
make records under his own name.
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Freda Josephine Carson better known as Josephine Baker
was born in St. Louis in 1906. She was a talented singer & dancer. Josephine became a street performer at age 13, she then joined the Dixie
Steppers, vaudeville troupe. During the early 20's Ms.Baker eased her way onto a Paris stage. She was known for her barely-there dresses
and dance routines. Her exotic looks brought upon many nicknames such as: Black Pearl, Black Creole, and Creole Goddess. In 1925, she starred
in La Revue Negre. Her musical style was enigmatic and strictly her own. She wrapped her voice around countless torch songs and Golden
Age Classics. She was very popular throughout certain areas of the world. Josephine performed for Troops during WWII and she wa san honorable corresspondent
for the French Resistence, and sub-lieutenant in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Josephine died in Paris in 1975 while in a deep coma.
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Edward Kennedy Ellington (1899-1974) better known as the famous Duke Ellington
was an American composer, conductor, & pianist; he wa sone of the most respected figures in Jazz History
Duke played professionally since the age of 17. In 1917, Duke formed his first group, The Duke Serenders later known as The Washingtonians
Duke moved to New York City in 1923, and organized a 10pc Band, within the same year Duke made his first recording. Before his death Duke wrote and recorded
hundreds of musical compositions. His greatest works included "Rockin in Rhythm" and "Satin Doll"
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 Bessie Smith "the Empress of the Blues & Jazz"
always stunned the crowd with her great singing. She had an ability to control her voice set her apart from
the shouters. She was able to control her inflection, moaning, growling, lyricism, and clearly demonstarted versatility. Bessie song in a seductive and powerful voice.
Bessie Smith was a best selling vocalist. ALthough very talented she never had much success with the white audiences, unlike Louis Armstrong etc, which is why her career
couldn't progress as much as her talent would have let her.
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