1916 in jazz
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This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1916.
DecadePre-1920 in jazz
Music1916 in music
StandardsList of pre-1920 jazz standards
See also1915 in jazz â 1917 in jazz
| 1916 in jazz | |
|---|---|
Promotional postcard of the Original Dixieland Jass Band. | |
| Decade | Pre-1920 in jazz |
| Music | 1916 in music |
| Standards | List of pre-1920 jazz standards |
| See also | 1915 in jazz â 1917 in jazz |
Several musicians who were born in this year went on to become big names in jazz, such as the pianist and orchestra leader Buddy Cole.
Events
- 1916 saw the emergence of groups such as the Original Dixieland Jass Band, and publication of the jazz standard "Beale Street Blues".
- June 5 - Stein's Dixie Jass Band plays its first gig under its new name, the Original Dixieland Jass Band.[1]
- The Original Dixieland Jass Band make a hit in Chicago, Illinois[1]
- Wilber Sweatman records his hot ragtime in New York City.[2]
Standards
Births
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- January
- 4 â Slim Gaillard, American singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist (died 1991).
- 12 â Jay McShann, American pianist and bandleader (died 2006).[3]
- 14 â Maxwell Davis, American saxophonist, arranger, and record producer (died 1970).
- 15
- Artie Shapiro, American upright bassist (died 2003).
- Hugh Gibb, English drummer and bandleader (died 1992).
- 27 â Milt Raskin, American pianist (died 1977).
- 28 â Cliff Townshend, English saxophonist and clarinetist (died 1986).
- February
- 8 â Jimmy Skidmore, English jazz tenor saxophonist (died 1998).
- 12 â Max Geldray, Dutch harmonica player (died 2004).
- 16
- Bill Doggett, American pianist and organist (died 1996).
- Charles Fowlkes, American baritone saxophonist (died 1980).
- 28 â Svend Asmussen, Danish violinist (died 2017).
- March
- 6 â Red Callender, American string bass and tuba player (died 1992).
- 15 â Harry James, American trumpeter (died 1983).
- 17 â Ray Ellington, English singer, drummer, and bandleader (died 1985).
- 29 â Kamil BÄhounek, Bohemian-Czech accordionist (died 1983).
- April
- 2 â Oleg Lundstrem, Russian violinist, composer, and conductor (died 2002).
- 3 â Ken Kersey, Canadian pianist (died 1983).
- 9 â Julian Dash, American tenor saxophonist (died 1974).
- 12 â Russell Garcia, American composer and music arranger (died 2011).[4]
- 20 â Burt Bales, American stride pianist (died 1989).
- 22 â Yehudi Menuhin, violinist (died 1999).
- May
- 4 â Maurice Purtill, Moe Purtill, American drummer (died 1994).
- 10 â Milton Babbitt, American composer, music theorist, and teacher (died 2011).
- 11 â Moon Mullens, American trumpeter (died 1977).
- 14 â Skip Martin, American saxophonist, clarinetist, and music arranger (died 1976).
- 16 â Dud Bascomb, American trumpeter (died 1972).
- 17 â Paul Quinichette, American tenor saxophonist (died 1983).
- 22 â Joe Springer, American pianist (died 2004).
- 26 â Moondog, American musician, composer, theoretician, and poet (died 1999).
- June
- 6 â John Mehegan, American pianist (died 1984).
- 8 â Freddie Webster, American trumpeter (died 1947).
- 15 â Horacio Salgán, Argentine tango pianist (died 2016).
- 17 â Lance Hayward, American pianist (died 1991).
- 27 â Robert Normann, Norwegian guitarist (died 1998).
- July
- 7 â Tiny Grimes, American guitarist (died 1989).
- 10 â Dick Cary, American trumpeter, composer, and arranger (died 1994).
- 12 â Sam Taylor, American tenor saxophonist (died 1990).
- 16 â Miles Copeland, Jr., American trumpeter (died 1991).
- 22 â Paul Moer, American pianist (died 2010).
- 29 â Charlie Christian, American guitarist (died 1942).
- August
- 3 â Jake Porter, American trumpeter and record producer (died 1993).
- 9
- Jay McShann, American guitarist (died 1972).
- Mike Bryan, American guitarist (died 1972).
- 16 â Edythe Wright, American singer (died 1965).
- September
- 3 â Trigger Alpert, American bassist (died 2013).
- 12 â Cat Anderson, American trumpeter (died 1981).
- 27 â Teddy Brannon, American pianist (died 1989).
- October
- 8 â Bill Stegmeyer, American clarinetist and arranger (died 1968).
- 15 â Al Killian, American trumpeter and occasional bandleader (died 1950).
- 28 â Bill Harris, American trombonist (died 1973).
- 29 â Hadda Brooks, American pianist, vocalist, and composer (died 2002).
- November
- 7 â Joe Bushkin, American pianist (died 2004).
- 10 â Billy May, American composer, arranger, and trumpeter (died 2004).
- 14
- Don Ewell, American stride pianist (died 1983).
- George Fierstone, English drummer (died 1984).
- 16 â Al Lucas, Canadian upright bassist (died 1983).
- 23 â Norman Keenan, American upright bassist (died 1980).
- 30 â Benny Moten, American bassist (died 1977).
- December
- 2 â Charles Ventura, American tenor saxophonist and band leader.
- 9 â Bob Scobey, American singer, trumpeter, banjo player, and band leader (died 1963).
- 15 â Buddy Cole, American pianist and orchestra leader (died 1964).
- 25 â Oscar Moore, American guitarist (died 1981).
- 27 â Johnny Frigo, American jazz violinist and bassist (died 2007).
- Unknown date
- Oliver Todd, American band leader, organist, pianist, and trumpeter (died 2001).