A History of Jazz Podcast 1918: Everybody Else
Jun 1, 2017
Explore the vibrant jazz scene of 1918, where historical events shaped musical innovation. Delve into Mike Bernard's ragtime fame and mythmaking, and see how Earl Fuller promoted 'hot' jazz. Discover the early integrated Savoy Quartet and compare versions of 'Darktown Strutter's Ball' for stylistic insights. Learn about Dan Kildare's tumultuous career at Ciro's, leading to a tragic end. This episode captures a pivotal moment in jazz history, filled with excitement and drama.
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1918's Global Events Shaped Music
- 1918 marked major world changes that shaped music contexts, like the end of World War I and social reforms in the UK.
- These events influenced musicians' careers and club cultures, including the breakup of the original Creole Orchestra.
Mike Bernard's Self-Made Legend
- Mike Bernard built a flamboyant public persona claiming European conservatory study and court performances that may be exaggerated.
- He was a top ragtime competition pianist, recorded from 1912, and remained a vaudeville star into the jazz era.
Earl Fuller Helped Brand 'Hot' Jazz
- Earl Fuller's 1918 recordings were explicitly marketed as 'hot' jazz, possibly the first recorded use of that term.
- This shows how recording labels shaped public perception of jazz's emerging 'hot' identity.