Dixieland
Dixieland is a style of jazz that originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century. The term is often used to describe the earliest recorded jazz as well as the broader tradition of New Orleans jazz and is sometimes labeled traditional jazz. The music developed from a mixture of African American, Creole, and European musical practices and was closely tied to social events such as parades and funerals.
Typical ensembles featured a frontline of cornet or trumpet, clarinet, and trombone, supported by a rhythm section
Key early groups include the Original Dixieland Jass Band (ODJB) and King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band; Louis
In the 1940s, Dixieland experienced a revival that sought to recreate the pre-swing sound; bands such as
Today, Dixieland remains a term used to describe early jazz in New Orleans and its revival, though