On this day in 1917, the Original Dixieland Jass Band (yes, that’s with double ss’s) cut the first known Jazz record with a rendition of Livery Stable Blues.
With that, a proud American tradition was born…
Not without controversy. For various reasons, music was sometimes involved, not everyone got aboard..
Now, in many circles it seems Jazz is classical.
Rather cool for an American musical form where Africa and Europe meet…
And now at absolutely no extra charge a little something from my friend the Zen priest and Jazz guitarist Jay Weik…
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