Where precisely was jazz born?

The long answer is to be found in Gunther Schuller's Early Jazz. But there are reputable sources that he quotes, notably (as Osam Akin notes), Jelly Roll Morton, who cites Buddy Bolden as a larger-than-life figure in New Orleans, and his band competitive with the established John Robichaux orchestra. read more

Although I agree with others that it is probably impossible to pinpoint when jazz was born, this question is strangely topical, because the first jazz record, by the Original Dixieland Jass Band, was recorded 100 years ago this week, on February 26, 1917, in New York. read more

Meet Jazz Jennings. The fourteen year old from Coral Springs, Florida is the new darling of the media. She has a reality show on TLC called I Am Jazz, has made numerous appearances on TV throughout the years including The Rosie O’Donnell Show, 20/20, Dr. Drew, and was recently chosen as the spokesmodel for Clean & Clear skincare. read more