Stuff You Missed in History Class Buddy Bolden and the Birth of Jazz
Dec 19, 2018
Buddy Bolden, the first jazz performer with a tragic life story. Learn about his early life, musical journey, rise to fame, and mental decline. Discover the ongoing debates about his contributions to jazz and the connection between his mental illness and his music.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Buddy Bolden's Early Life and Musical Journey
04:17 • 5min
Buddy Bolden's Band Members and the Mysterious Photograph
09:38 • 1min
Storyville and Buddy Bolden's Rise
11:00 • 9min
Buddy Bolden's Mental Decline and Institutionalization
20:13 • 7min
The Legacy of Buddy Bolden and the Birth of Jazz
27:25 • 4min
Fictional and Non-Fictional Depictions of Buddy Bolden's Life and Reflections on Mental Health Treatment
31:45 • 7min