Lawrence Gushee (1931-2015), long-time music professor at the University of Illinois, was one of my mentors. He knew more about early jazz and its origins than just about anybody. For example, read this: https://www.jazzstudiesonline.org/resource/nineteenth-century-origins-jazz
Great perspective Lewis. This reminds me that you pointed out in your book Jazz from its Origins to Present that Jelly Roll keenly states that jazz music utilizes the "spanish" or "Latin" tinge, referring essentially to afro Caribbean or Afro Cuban influence on jazz. I vaguely remember that being in some taped interview, maybe by Alan Lomax.
Your insights are vital and refreshing. Thank you.
It's also interesting that - as Peter Hanley also notes on the doctorjazz site - the draft card lists Morton's occupation as "actor", underscoring the connection that early jazz musicians had to vaudeville.
Great perspective Lewis. This reminds me that you pointed out in your book Jazz from its Origins to Present that Jelly Roll keenly states that jazz music utilizes the "spanish" or "Latin" tinge, referring essentially to afro Caribbean or Afro Cuban influence on jazz. I vaguely remember that being in some taped interview, maybe by Alan Lomax.
Your insights are vital and refreshing. Thank you.
Hi Lewis. Cool stuff: I'm been enjoying these.
It's also interesting that - as Peter Hanley also notes on the doctorjazz site - the draft card lists Morton's occupation as "actor", underscoring the connection that early jazz musicians had to vaudeville.