1908 in jazz

Overview of the events of 1908 in jazz

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This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1908.

Events

Trumpeter Freddie Keppard and his Creoles played more powerful Jazz in New Orleans than the Original Dixieland Jazz Band did in 1917. Keppard did not record any records until many years later. He was afraid of having his style stolen.^[1]

1 – Bill Tapia, Portuguese-American singer and ukulele player (died 2011).^[2]
7 – Red Allen, American trumpeter and vocalist (died 1967).
14 – Russ Columbo, American baritone, songwriter, violinist, and actor (died 1934).^[3]
22 – Teddy McRae, American tenor saxophonist and arranger (died 1999).
26 – Stéphane Grappelli, French violinist, Quintette du Hot Club de France (died 1997).^[4]
27 – Hot Lips Page, American trumpeter, singer, and bandleader (died 1954).

20 – Seymour Österwall, Swedish tenor saxophonist, bandleader, and composer (died 1981).

6 – Bill Beason, American drummer (died 1988).
7 – Nat Gonella, trumpeter, bandleader and vocalistAmerican (died 1998).
15 – Spencer Clark, American bass saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist (died 1998).
31 – Red Norvo, American vibraphonist (died 1999).

2 – Håkan von Eichwald, Finnish-Swedish bandleader and conductor (died 1964).
16 – Ray Ventura, French bandleader and pianist (died 1979).
20 – Lionel Hampton, American vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader, and actor (died 2002).^[5]
21 – Alfred Lion, German-American record executive, Blue Note Records (died 1987).
22 – Kid Howard, American trumpeter (died 1966).

7 – Max Kaminsky, American trumpeter and bandleader (died 1994).^[7]
10 – Raymond Scott, American composer, band leader, pianist, and electronic instrument inventor (died 1994).
13 – Chu Berry, American tenor saxophonist (died 1941).
14 – Charlie Beal, American pianist (died 1991).
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- Kid Sheik, American trumpeter (died 1996).
- Fred Adison, French vocalist, drummer, and bandleader (died 1996).

6 – Sammy Price, American pianist and bandleader (died 1992).^[8]
9 – Lee Wiley, American singer (died 1975).
15 – Herman Chittison, American pianist (died 1967).
19 – Spike Hughes, British upright bassist, composer, and music journalist (died 1987).

31 – John Kirby, American upright bassist, trombonist, and tubist (died 1952).^[10]

^ "History Of Jazz Timeline: 1908". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
^ "Ukulele legend Bill Tapia dies at 103". Today.msnbc.msn.com. 2011-11-28. Archived from the original on 2011-12-04. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
^ "Russ Columbo". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
^ "Stéphane Grappelli". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
^ "Lionel Hampton". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
^ "Zinky Cohn". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
^ Yanow, Scott. "Jonah Jones". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
^ "Sammy Price". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
^ "Bunny Berigan". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.
^ "John Kirby". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-08.