King Oliver

American jazz cornet player and bandleader

Born: 19 December 1881
New Orleans
Died: 10 April 1938
Savannah
Country: United States
Active: 1908–
Record labels: Vocalion Records
Discography: 2 albums

Biography

King Oliver was a jazz musician who played trumpet and cornet. King Oliver was born on 19 December 1881 in New Orleans and died on 10 April 1938 in Savannah. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Vocalion Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Great Original Performances 1923-1930” (1998) to “The Legend of King Oliver (Remastered)” (2020).

Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver (December 19, 1881 – c. April 10, 1938) was an American jazz cornet player and bandleader. He was particularly recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz. Also a notable composer, he wrote many tunes still played today, including "Dippermouth Blues", "Sweet Like This", "Canal Street Blues", and "Doctor Jazz". He was the mentor and teacher of Louis Armstrong. His influence was such that Armstrong claimed, "if it had not been for Joe Oliver, jazz would not be what it is today."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Great Original Performances 1923-1930 1998

The Legend of King Oliver (Remastered) 2020

Teacher of

Louis Armstrong 1901–1971 · American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer (1901–1971)

Historic 78 rpm records

Jazzin' Babies Blues King Oliver's Jazz Band · King Oliver · Louis Armstrong · Johnny… archive.org ↗
I AIN'T GONNA TELL NOBODY KING OLIVER'S JAZZ BAND · King Oliver · Louis Armstrong · Johnny… archive.org ↗
TEARS KING OLIVER'S JAZZ BAND · King Oliver · Louis Armstrong · Honore… archive.org ↗
BUDDY'S HABITS KING OLIVER'S JAZZ BAND · KING OLIVER · LOUIS ARMSTRONG · JOHNNY… archive.org ↗
ALABAMA SHUFFLE NEW ORLEANS STOMPERS · King Oliver · Omer Simeon · Bill Johnson archive.org ↗
CHATTANOOGA STOMP KING OLIVER'S JAZZ BAND · King Oliver, Louis Armstrong · Jimmy Noone… archive.org ↗
JUST GONE King Oliver and The Creole Jazz Band archive.org ↗
ROOM RENT BLUES KING OLIVER'S JAZZ BAND · King Oliver · Louis Armstrong · Johnny… archive.org ↗