King Oliver
USA, 1915–1938
New Orleans cornetist (1881-1938) whose Creole Jazz Band, recording in Chicago in 1923, produced some of the first substantial jazz records. He brought the young Louis Armstrong into the band as second cornet.
MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced King Oliver and 1 artist King Oliver influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced King Oliver?
- Bunk Johnson — King Oliver picked up much of the new music from Bunk Johnson, one of New Orleans's top early trumpet men — the elder behind Oliver's own style.
- Buddy Bolden — Oliver rose in the New Orleans cornet lineage Bolden founded — the 'King' title itself passed down from Bolden's crown.
Which artists did King Oliver influence?
- Louis Armstrong — Oliver was Armstrong's mentor; Armstrong joined his Creole Jazz Band in Chicago in 1922 and modelled his early style directly on Oliver.