empty cell Original Dixieland Jazz Band
The Original Dixieland Jazz Band was an American jazz ensemble formed in 1916 in New Orleans. Recognized as the first jazz band to record commercially, their 1917 track "Livery Stable Blues" became the first jazz single. Their music, characterized by energetic rhythms and improvisation, laid the foundation for the future development of jazz. Other notable tracks include "Tiger Rag" and "At the Jazz Band Ball". The band played a significant role in popularizing jazz in the United States and Europe during the early 20th century.
