MUS 106 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: New Orleans Rhythm Kings, William Hale Thompson, Jelly Roll Morton
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Chapter 4 - mus 106 - history and tradition of jazz by thomas e. larson - 4th edition. 1920s: chicago became a central place for jazz. New orleans musicians were moving to chicago when storyville closed. 1916-1930: the great migration southern black americans moving to northern cities. Where southern, black immigrants settles south side in chicago. Many cabarets were biracial (black-and-tans) unlike any other place. Required a lot of good musicians jazz musicians played for larger in america at the time audiences. 1920s: chicago was a very dangerous place. Mayor big bill thompson turned the other cheek to organized crime. Organized crime especially popular at this time during prohibition illegally selling alcohol. Al capone head of south side mob scene. Bugs moran head of north side mob scene. Police raids and gunfights were often seen in speakeasies. Sunset caf black-and-tan where louis armstrong played. Lincoln gardens dance hall where king oliver"s creole jazz band played.
