Jazz Sunday: Dr. Jazz by Jelly Roll Morton
Dr. Jazz was recorded by Jelly Roll Morton and His Red Hot Peppers for Victor Records on December 16, 1926.
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The Stars & Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa
The New York Philharmonic performs John Philip Sousa’s patriotic march, The Stars & Stripes Forever.
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Jazz Sunday: James Reese Europe & The Hellfighters
James Reese Europe was an American ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger, and composer. He was the leading figure on the African American music scene of New York City in the 1910s.
Read MoreJazz Sunday: Some Of These Days by Benny Waters
In the summer of 1982 The Hot Antic Jazz Band played a concert in the town of Uzes just west of Avignon in the southern part of France and alto jazz legend Benny Waters joined them.
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Jazz Sunday: Premier Bal by Sidney Bechet
Famous soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet plays his composition Premier Bal backed by French pianist Claude Bolling’s Orchestra.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Si Tu N'étais Pas Là By Fréhel
A fan-made music video for Si Tu N’étais Pas Là By Fréhel using scenes from the movie Amelie, for which the song appears on the soundtrack.
Read MoreFriday Night Blues: St. Louis Blues by Bessie Smith
Blues great Bessie Smith sings St. Louis Blues.
Read MoreJazz Sunday: The Joint Is Jumpin' by Fats Waller
Fats Waller performs The Joint Is Jumpin’ from the 1941 movie of the same name.
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