Original Dixieland Jazz Band

The Original Dixieland Jass Band, formed in 1916, was an American jazz band that pioneered the genre. The quintet consisted of Nick LaRocca on cornet, Larry Shields on clarinet, Eddie Edwards on trombone, Henry Ragas on piano, and Tony Sbarbaro on drums. Its breakthrough came with its first recordings in early 1917, including the single "Livery Stable Blues", the first jazz record ever issued. Its success continued with hits such as "Tiger Rag", "Clarinet Marmalade" (1918), and "Margie" (1920). In late 1917, the group changed the spelling of its name to the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. The quintet disbanded in 1926 but reunited in 1936 before finally disbanding in 1938. Its recordings significantly influenced the development of jazz music and became notable for their historical impact on the genre.

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