1918 - John Robichaux leads his band at Lyric Theatre between 1918-1927. Also plays at La Louisiane Restaurant. 1918 - "Big Eye" Louis Nelson worked in the Lyric Theatre Orchestra in 1918, then worked on and off with John Robichaux from late 1918 until 1924. 1918 - Joe Oliver left for Chicago around 1918-1919, and joined clarinettist Lawrence Duhe's Band. He doubled for a while in a band led by bass player Bill Johnson. Later he became leader of Duhe's Band and played residencies at Deluxe Cafe, and Pekin Cabaret. He would soon become world renowned. His band at the Lincoln Gardens (which later became known as Dreamland) became the sensation of the early twenties. (Later, in 1922, Joe Oliver asked Louis Armstrong to join his band, so Louis made his debute outside of New Orleans with this band. ) 1918 - About 1918, pianist James P Johnson, after touring the Southern vaudeville circuit, returned to New York and played residencies at Leroy's, Barron Wilkin's, and the Clef Club. 1918 - "Papa" Mutt Carey returned to New Orleans from Chicago in 1918. He worked with Chris Kelly (on second trumpet) at the Bulls' Club, then joined Wade Whaley's band in Bucktown. 1918 - Brunies New Orleans Jazz Band (circa 1918) These musicians were also the Original New Orleans Jazz Band (circa 1916). 1918 - Dixie Jazz Band (1918-1925) 1918 - Maple Leaf Orchestra (1918 - late 1920's) - dance orchestra 1918 - New Orleans Jazz Band (1918-1922) - Dixieland Band (and a Co-op Band). Note that the name of this band should not be confused with "The Original New Orleans Jazz Band" which later became known as "Brunies New Orleans Jazz Band". 1918 - A J Piron Orchestra (1918-1928) - Dance Orchestra 1918 - Bulls Club Brass Band (late teens to early 1920's) 1918 - Young Eagles Band (1918) - Jazz Band

1919 - Under doctor's advice to move to a different climate, Edward "Kid" Ory left New Orleans for Los Angeles during 1919. He soon sent for several New Orleans musicians and formed his own band on the West Coast in November 1919. They played residencies in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Oakland. 1919 - "Papa" Mutt Carey rejoined Kid Ory in California in November 1919. 1919 - Jasper Taylor once said that Freddie Keppard worked with Lt. Tim Brymn in New York, and this may have been (?) in 1919. Folfie@hotmail.com 1919 - The Original Dixieland Jazz Band arrived in England on 1st April 1919. They played at theatre and ballroom dates, and made records, then they returned to the USA. 1919 - James P Johnson did a theatre tour, and left to play a residency in Toldeo, Ohio in 1919. 1919 - By 1919, Johnny Dodds had returned to New Orleans, he briefly rejoined Kid Ory, then he went to Chicago to join King Joe Oliver. He was with King Oliver in California and Chicago. 1919 - Five Southern Jazzers (about 1919-1924) - This band played in Chicago. 1919 - Jazzola Six (1919-1921) 1919 - Liberty Bell Orchestra - Jazz Band 1919 - Louisiana Five (early 1919) - Dixieland Band. This band, organized just to make records, never played in New Orleans, though two members of the band were from New Orleans.

1920 - A revival band of the Golden Rule Orchestra from 1905. 1920 - Young Superior Band (early 1920's) - Jazz Band. 1920 - Eureka Brass Band (1920 to 1984 ...) 1920 - Bunk Johnson tours with tent shows in the early 1920's. 1920 - Alphonse Picou claimed to have recorded with Clarence Williams during the 1920's. He played regularly till 1932, then returned to his original trade as a tin-smith. 1920 - Joe Oliver played at the Lincoln Gardens (Chicago) during 1920 and 1921. 1920 - In Chicago, Freddie Keppard played briefly with Joe Oliver at the Royal Gardens about 1920, then worked at the Lorraine Club with Jimmie Noone. He also doubled with Mae Brady's Band at Dreamland. 1920 - Throughout the early 1920's, Buddy Petit did extensive touring in the Gulf Coast area with his own band. During his musical career he roamed the Gulf Coast from Galveston to Mobile; he dedicated himself more to high living than to music, financing his peccadilloes with his horn. He played with the Toots Johnson Band in Baton Rouge. 1920 - In July 1920, Nick La Rocca continued to lead the Original Dixieland Jazz Band for various residencies at Folies Bergere Cafe, New York; and at the Balconades Ballroom, New York till January 1925. 1920 - In the 1920's, The Banner Band - a jazz band. This was a travelling band in Louisiana country towns, composed of varied personnel. 1920 - Johnny Bayersdorffer - A dixieland band of the 1920's and 1930's. 1920 - Black and Tan Orchestra - Jazz Band of the 1920's. 1920 - Black Devils - Jazz Band of the 1920's that played in and around Plaquemine, Louisiana. The leader of this band, Dennis Williams, was the father of the famous pianist Clarence Williams. 1920 - Norman Brownlee - Dixieland, Novelty Band of the 1920's 1920 - Dejan's Moonlight Serenaders - A dance orchestra of the 1920's and 1930's. It was an early version of "rock-and-roll" music. 1920 - Dixieland Romers (1920's) - This band would later on make the first live jazz radio broadcast.  1920 - Tony Fougerat Dixieland Band (1920's to 1966) - This bandleader played music for the people of New Orleans for over forty years. 1920 - Buddy Gehl and His Eight Winds - A band of college boys who played for five years during the 1920's. It consisted of Tulane pupils who played at dances and theatres. 1920 - Golden Leaf Jazz Band (1920-1921) 1920 - Foster and Lewis Jazz Band (early 1920's) 1920 - Punch Miller Jazz Band (1920) 1920 - Sam Morgan's Dance Orchestra (1920's) 1920 - Naylor's Seven Aces (1920's) - This was a recording group of musicians. 1920 - New Orleans Harmony Kings (1920's) - dixieland band 1920 - New Orleans Rhythm Kings (early 1920's) - dance orchestra. This band was also known as Friar's Society Orchestra 1920 - Nola Band (1920's) - Dance Orchestra 1920 - Ellis Stratakos Orchestra (late 1920's to early 1930's) - dance orchestra 1920 - Elton Theodore Orchestra (early 1920's) - jazz band. This band was from Algiers, Louisianna. 1920 - Young Tuxedo Orchestra (1920) - dance orchestra

1921 - By 1921, Jelly Roll Morton had returned to Los Angeles, and organised a band that toured throughout California. (Joe Oliver did some work with Jelly in San Francisco, before he returned to Chicago.) Jelly reverted to solo piano for a brief sojourn in Tijuana, and worked in San Diego in 1921. He returned to Los Angeles, gigged at the Jump Steady Club and led a short-lived career as a boxing promoter. 1921 - Pianist James P Johnson began his prolific recording career in 1921, and also worked as musical director for Dudley's "Black Sensations/Smart Set" revues. 1921 - In June 1921, Joe Oliver took his band to San Francisco. There he took over Kid Ory's job and led the band at the Pergola Dancing Pavilion, and later worked in Oakland and Leak's Lake. 1921 - Black Eagles Band (1921-1933) - jazz band. 1921 - Young Morgan Band (1921-1925) - dance orchestra

1922 - The Creole Kid Ory Band - Ory's Sunshine Orchestra - who were then living in Los Angeles, were the first black jazz musicians to record and have their recordings issued (Ory's Creole Trombone - Recorded in Los Angeles c. June 1922). To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER, Use your browser's BACK button to return here OrysCreoleTrombone.rm Cornet - Mutt Carey Clarinet - Dink Johnson Piano - Fred Washington Bass - Ed Garland Drums - Ben Borders Trombone - Kid Ory Recorded in Los Angeles c. June 1922 1922 - Joe Oliver returned from the west to Chicago in 1922, and in June he embarked on his most famous period as leader of his own Creole Jazz Band at the Lincoln Gardens, which was now renamed "the Royal Gardens". 1922 - Louis Armstrong made his Chicago debute playing second cornet, with Joe Oliver on first cornet, during the summer of 1922 (July). The general public flocked to hear this band (the Creole Jazz Band) which included Baby Dodds - drums, Johnny Dodds - clarinet, Honore Dutrey on trombone, Bill Johnson doubling on banjo and bass, Johnny St Cyr on banjo. A fairly unknown pianist played with them in the early days, but was replaced by Lilian Hardin, who would later marry Louis Armstrong. 1922 - Pianist James P Johnson leads his own Harmony Seven in New York during 1922. During the 1920's he did many recording sessions with bands and accompanied singers. These included Bessie Smith, and Ethel Waters. By then he was firmly established as a successful composer, having written many tunes. These included "Charlston", "If I Could Be With You", and "Carolina Shout". For the rest of his life he devoted a great deal of his time to composing. 1922 - Freddie Keppard joined Doc Cooke at Dreamland in the autumn of 1922, and remained there for two years. Between 1922 and 1923, he also doubled in Ollie Powers' Band. 1922 - Creole Harmony Kings (1922-1927) - jazz band 1922 - New Orleans Owls (1922-1929) - dance orchestra

1923 - James P Johnson, pianist, was in England with a show called "Plantation Days" during March 1923. In 1923, he also scored his own "Runnin'Wild" Revue.      1923 - In April 1923, King Oliver's band went on tour to Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. On 22 June 1923, King Oliver made his record debute (King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band), and this was the first Black band recorded in Chicago. With him was Louis Armstrong (Sweet Lovin' Man). To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER, Use your browser's BACK button to return here SweetLovinMan.rm Cornets - Joe King Oliver, Louis Armstrong Trombone - Honore Dutrey Clarinet - Johnny Dodds Piano - Lilian Hardin Banjo - Bud Scott Drums - Warren (Baby) Dodds Recorded in Chicago on 22 June 1923        1923 - Clarinetist Johnny Dodds, became notable for his low register playing, in the tune "Sobbin Blues" which was cut at the 22nd June 1923 recording sessions with King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band. His brother, Warren (Baby) Dodds played swanee whistle. To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here SobbinBlues1923.rm Cornets - Joe King Oliver, Louis Armstrong Trombone - Honore Dutrey Clarinet - Johnny Dodds Piano - Lil Hardin Banjo - Bud Scott Drums and Swanee Whistle - Warren (Baby) Dodds Recorded in Chicago on 22 June 1923  1923 - The next day (23 June 1923) King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band, with the same musicians, made more recordings.        1923 - Freddie Keppard, while working at Dreamland in Chicago, also took a brief spell to work and record with Erskine Tate's Vedome Orchestra in 1923, and doubled in Ollie Powers band. To HEAR Freddie Keppard playing in Erskine Tate's vendome Orchestra, click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here CutieBlues1923.rm Cornets - Freddie Keppard, James Tate Trombone - Fayette Williams Clarinet - Angelo Fernandez Clarinet and Alto Sax - Buster Bailey Tenor Sax - Norval Morton Piano - Adrian Robinson Banjo - Erskine Tate (leader) Drums - Jimmy Bertrand Recorded in Chicago, June 1923      1923 - Sidney Bechet, (clarinet and soprano sax) recorded with Clarence Williams' Blue Five in New York, July 1923. Clarence Williams - like so many others from Louisiana, migrated north. He was a very talented man - was a pianist, composer, music publisher, artistic director, and band leader. One of the tunes recorded was "Wild Cat Blues", which was a blues only in name. Bechet, playing soprano sax, produces a stream of variations on this tune. To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here WildCatBlues1923.rm Cornet - Thomas Morris Trombone - John Mayfield Clarinet, Soprano Sax - Sidney Bechet Piano - Clarence Williams (leader) Banjo - Narcisse "Buddy" Christian Recorded in New York City on 30th July 1923        1923 - Jelly Roll Morton moved back to Chicago in 1923. In July he recorded with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. He based himself in Chicago for five years, regularly organising his own recording sessions, including the first of the Red Hot Peppers.  For a time Jelly worked as a staff arranger for the Melrose Publishing House. During this period he rarely played in Chicago. He did, however, do regular touring, usually fronting a band, very occasionally working as a sideman under other leaders.        1923 - In 1923, "The Dixieland Romers" made the first "live" jazz broadcast from New Orleans from the Joe Uhalt station atop the Southern Electric Company building next to the De Soto Hotel.        1923 - Jimmie Noone's first recording (his blues playing was well shaped both technically and jazzwise) was "Play that Thing" with the Ollie Powers and His Harmony Syncopators in September 1923. To HEAR Jimmie Noone playing in the Ollie Powers Band, click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here PlayThatThing1923.rm Cornets - Alex Calamese, Tommy Ladnier Clarinet - Jimmie Noone Trombone - Eddie Vincent Alto Sax - Horace Deimer Piano - Glover Compton Banjo - John Basley Double Bass - William "Bass" Moore Recorded September 1923 1923 - On the 25th/26th October 1923, King Oliver's Jazz Band, recorded again. This was different from King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band in that the bass instrument was added, played by Charlie Jackson, and Johnny St Cyr replaced Arthur Scott on banjo.   1923 - In November 1923, Bix Beiderbecke joined a Chicago-based band called The Wolverines in Cincinnati. This marked the beginning of his musical career in jazz. He was inspired by the sounds of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and other jazz heard on the Mississippi River boats. It is said that Bix learned to play by practising along with the records of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band.   1923 - Halfway House Orchestra (1923-1928)    1923 - Susquehanna Band (1923-1925) - This band worked on the lake steamer Susquehanna.      1923 - Piron's New Orleans Orchestra made recordings while in New York City. Among the tunes they recorded in December of 1923, was "Bouncing Around" To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here BouncingAround1923.rm Trumpet - Peter Bocage Also Sax - Louis Warnecke Trombone - John Lindsay Clarinet - Lorenzo Tio Junior Violin - A J Piron Piano - Steve Lewis Banjo - Charles Bocage Tuba - Bob Ysaguirre Drums - Louis Cottrell Recorded in New York City - 3rd December 1923

1924 - From 1924 Freddie Keppard was regularly employed at Bert Kelly's Stables. This arrangement continued for several years, but Keppard had long leaves of absence. 1924 - Johnny Dodds worked with Honore Dutrey at Dreamland, Chicago in early 1924. He joined Freddie Keppard at Bert Kelly's Stables, Chicago in the spring of 1924, and was later appointed leader at this venue. He played residency there for almost six years. Freddie Keppard frequently returned to front the band. Johnny Dodds was involved in prolific free-lance recordings from 1924 (later including Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Sevens, King Oliver, and Jelly Roll Morton, and others). 1924 - On 15, 16 and 17 March 1924, four bands made recordings in New Orleans. They were Johnny De Troit and His New Orleans Orchestra, Fate Marable's Society Syncopators, Original Crescent City Jazzers, and Johnny Bayersdorffer and His Jazzola Novelty Orchestra. We can hear a sample of one each of their recordings immediately below.      1924 - Fate Marable's Society Syncopators made recordings in New Orleans on 16th March 1924. One of the tune's recorded was "Frankie and Johnny". To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here FrankieAndJohnny1924.rm Trumpet - Sidney Desvignes, Amos White Trombone - Harvey Lankford Clarinet and Alto Sax - Norman Mason, Bert Bailey Tenor Sax, Baritone - Walter Thomas Piano - Fate Marable Banjo, Guitar - Willie Foster Double Bass - Henry Kimball Drums - Zutty Singleton Recorded in New Orleans, 16th March 1924      1924 - Johnny deTroit and His New Orleans Orchestra also made recordings in New Orleans on 16th March 1924. One of the tunes was "Number Two Blues". To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here NumberTwoBlues1924.rm Cornet - Johnny de Droit Trombone - Russ Papalie Clarinet - Henry Raymond Alto Sax - Rudy Levy Piano - Frank Cuny Banjo - George Potter Drums - Paul de Droit Recorded in New Orleans, 16th March 1924        1924 - The Original Crescent City Jazzers made recordings in New Orleans on 17th March 1924. One of the tunes was "Christine". To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here Christine1924.rm Cornet - Stirling Bose Trombone - Avery Loposer Clarinet, Alto Sax - Cliff Holman Tenor Sax - Eddie Powers Piano - Johnny Riddick Banjo - Slim Hall Drums - Felix Guarino Recorded in New Orleans, 17 March 1924        1924 - Johnny Bayersdorffer and His Jazzola Novelty Orchestra made recordings in New Orleans on 17 March 1924. One of the tunes was "The Waffle Man's Call". To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here, WaffleMan1924.rm Cornet - Johnny Bayersdorffer Trombone - Tom Brown Clarinet - Nunzio Scaglioni Piano - Johnny Miller Banjo - Steve Loyacano Drums - Leo Adde Recorded in New Orleans, 17th March 1924      1924 - It was during 1924 that Bix Beiderbecke was playing with The Wolverines in Chicago. In April 1924, he was first recorded playing two tunes with The Wolverines - "Fidgety Feet" and "Jazz Me Blues". Later he would become a legend in his own lifetime. He lived only another eight years after 1923; he died in 1931, aged 28 years. To HEAR Bix's first recording, when he was 20 years old playing in The Wolverines Orchestra, click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here FidgetyFeet1924.rm Cornet - Bix Beiderbecke Trombone - Al Gande Clarinet - Jimmy Hartwell Tenor Sax - George Johnson Piano - Dick Voynow Banjo - Bob Gillette Bass - Min Leibrook Drums - Vic Moore Recorded in Chicago, released in April 1924      1924 - Jelly Roll Morton toured briefly as second pianist in Fate Marable's Band around 1924, and for one short period worked in South Bend, Indiana, Davenport, Iowa and other places with W C Handy, who fronted Morton's Band, and occasionally played cornet. While Jelly was in Indiana, he recorded a delightful piano solo from one of his own music compositions. To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER, Use your browser's BACK button to return here MamaNita.rm Composer and Pianist - Jelly Roll Morton Recorded in Richmond, Indiana on 9th June 1924 The music style reflects the ragtime and blues rhythms. New Orleans society in the early 1900's was what we would call "multi-cultural" today in 1999, and this piece of music reflects both the Spanish and French influence of that society at that time. Jelly, speaking about jazz, once wrote "With plenty swing it becomes beautiful. To start with, you can't make crescendos and diminuendos when one is playing triple forte. You got to be able to come down in order to go up. If a glass of water is full, you can't fill it any more, but if you have half a glass, you have the opportunity to put more water in it, and jazz music is based on the same principles." 1924 - Joe Oliver went on a solo visit to New York (and returned to Lincoln Gardens until December 1924. He guested with Dave Peyton in December 1924.)      In 1924, Louis Armstrong became the featured trumpet soloist with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra at the Roseland Ballroom in New York. It was a musical "break" for Louis, who had been acquired by Henderson from Joe Oliver's band. The jazz world began to talk about Armstrong's "unsurpassed tone, melodic invention, fierce attack and remarkable rhythmic powers". The tune "Copenhagen" was one of Louis' first recorded solos with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra. To HEAR this recording click on the link below. After activating REAL PLAYER Use your browser's BACK button to return here Copenhagen1924.rm Trumpets - Elmer Chambers, Howard Scott, Louis Armstrong Trombone - Charlie Green Clarinet - Buster Bailey Alto Sax, Clarinet - Don Redman Tenor Sax, Clarinet - Coleman Hawkins Piano - Fletcher Hendson Banjo - Charlie Dixon Tuba - Bob Escudero Drums - Kaiser Marshall Recorded in New York City on 30th October 1924 Since Fletcher Henderson moved to New York in 1920, he was involved in the music scene there with Pace-Handy Music Co. and Black Swan Records. He toured with Ethel Waters, and played in a band (became leader) at Club Alabam. After he hired Louis Armstrong to play in his dance band at Roseland Ballroom, he created a musical environment which would eventually lead to the "swing" era of jazz which evolved from the early 1930's.