New Orleans and the Birth of Jazz |
Except where otherwise noted, the images on these Jazz pages are from The Library of Congress, "A Pictorial History of Jazz," the collection of William Wynn, my own photo collection. |
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"Every time I close my eyes, when I'm blowing that trumpet of mine, I look right into the heart of old New Orleans." -- Louis Armstrong |
"Music is at the bare essence of New Orleans, you can take everything else away, and the music will always return." -- Spike Perkins |
Just a shadow in the streetlight, Just a shadow on the wall, Just a silhouette in the darkness, I've been waiting for the call. I'm walking the night beat, The rhythm of the street, Moving to the heartbeat of the city. -- Robbie Robertson, "Night Parade" from the CD "Storyville" |
These pages are not comprehensive. Every time I add a musician, I think of the many who are still missing. I encourage you to do some research and learn more about the early Jazz musicians of New Orleans. |