MUS 106 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Jelly Roll Morton, French Opera House, Homer Plessy
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Chapter 3 - mus 106 - history and tradition of jazz by thomas e. larson - 4th edition. 1718, the city was founded by a scottish business man. No one wanted to settle there french government sent undesirables to live there. 1800, city had been settled by french, germans italian, irish, and spanish immigrants. Became an important port of entry into north america. Many slaves were imported right from africa into new orleans. 1803, the louisiana territory was sold to the u. s. No working sewage system, running water, or garbage disposal. Each immigrant group brought a new musical tradition. Parades with marching bands during holidays and public events. Many dance halls for parties and dances. 1813, the french opera house was built. 1817, slaves were permitted to sing and dance in congo square on sundays. Freed slaves arrived and brought work songs, field hollers, and later the blues. 1890s, ragtime was coming down from missouri.
