1904 in jazz

Overview of the events of 1904 in jazz

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This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1904.

Events

Jelly Roll Morton started touring in the Southern United States, working in minstrel shows, including Will Benbow's Chocolate Drops.^[1]

1 – Tricky Sam Nanton, American trombonist (died 1946).
12 – Donald Lambert, American stride pianist (died 1962).
23 – Cie Frazier, American drummer (died 1985).
29 – Jimmy Dorsey, American clarinetist, saxophonist, composer and big band leader (died 1957).^[3]

1 – Glenn Miller, American trombonist, arranger, composer, and bandleader (died 1944).
12 – Freddy Johnson, American pianist and singer (died 1961).
25 – Pete Johnson, American pianist (died 1967).
27 – Hal Kemp, American alto saxophonist, clarinetist, bandleader, composer, and arranger (died 1940).

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- Arne Hülphers, Swedish pianist and bandleader (died 1978).
- Peter van Steeden, Dutchc-American composer (died 1990).
9 – Sharkey Bonano, American trumpeter, band leader, and vocalist (died 1972).
21 – Leo Adde, American jazz drummer (died 1942).^[4]
29 – Russ Morgan, American big band leader and musical arranger (died 1969).

21 – Fats Waller, American jazz pianist, organist, composer, singer, and comedic entertainer (died 1943).
26 – George Formby, English actor, singer-songwriter, and comedian (died 1961).
31
- Otto Hardwick, American saxophonist (died 1970).
- Stan Brenders, Belgian pianist and bandleader (died 1969).

4 – Bill Coleman, American trumpeter (died 1981).
8 – Peter Packay, Belgian trumpeter, arranger, and composer (died 1965).
10 – Geraldo, English bandleader and composer (died 1974).
11 – Jess Stacy, American pianist (died 1995).
13 – Charles Rogers, American film actor and musician (died 1999).
21 – Count Basie, American pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer (died 1984).^[5]
24 – Buster Smith, American alto saxophonist (died 1991).^[6]
30 – Floyd Bean, American jazz pianist (died 1974).

14 – Art Hodes, Ukrainian-American pianist (died 1993).^[8]
19 – David Plunket Greene, English musician, Bright Young Things (suicide) (died 1941).
21 – Coleman Hawkins, American tenor saxophonist (died 1969).^[9]
27 – Eddie South, American jazz violinist (died 1962).

^ "Jelly Roll Morton: On the Road, 1905–1917". DoctorJazz.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
^ "Juice Wilson". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
^ "Jimmy Dorsey". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
^ "Leo Adde". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
^ "Count Basie". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
^ "Alphonse Trent". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
^ "Stump Evans". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
^ "Art Hodes". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
^ "Coleman Hawkins". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.