King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band

King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band was a pioneering New Orleans jazz ensemble led by cornetist Joe "King" Oliver in the early 1920s. Known for its rich, lively sound, the band played a vital role in shaping early jazz by blending blues, ragtime, and improvisation. It featured talented musicians like Louis Armstrong, who gained fame through his association with the group. The band's recordings popularized jazz across the United States, influencing future generations of musicians. Their dynamic performances and innovative use of collective improvisation helped establish jazz as a major American musical genre.