The beginnings of Jazz and the story of Charles Buddy Bolden (1877-1931) are inextricably intertwined.
For years the legend of Buddy B.
Despite his lack of formal training, his unique style - both musical and personal - made him the First king of New Orleans Jazz and the inspiration for such later Jazz greats as King Oliver, Kid Ory, and Louis Armstrong.
Just after the turn of the century, New Orleanians could often hear Bolden\'s powerful horn from the city\'s parks and through dance hall windows.
The beginnings of Jazz and the story of Charles Buddy Bolden (1877-1931) are inextricably intertwined