Original Dixieland Jazz Band

See also Ragtime. They changed their name from "Original Dixieland Jass Band" since someone grafitied the 'J' to make 'ass' in their name.

They were the first band that had their jazz recorded in 1917 (as most recorded to this point were field recordings by Alan Lomax). There was a fear at the time that recording would lead to other musicians stealing their ideas, so this first recording is pretty monumental. This recording is seen in:

Hear the intense syncopation used, but also the same AABBCCC (trio) form used in old marching band music similar to Jelly Roll Morton's music.

See also this song:

They do a lot of kooky things like making the trumpet and clarinet sound like horses. Did you also catch the 12 bar blues? They also did the Collective Improvisation idea.