Russell Davies presents a major history of jazz, from its earliest stirrings to the end of the millennium. 5: The First Records. It is regrettable for historians of jazz music that the first jazz record was not pressed until 1917. In that year, an all-white New Orleans group called the Original
Dixieland Jazz Band became famous for being first - more famous than their musical talent warranted. A few years later, the New Orleans Rhythm Kings emerged with a more subtle sound. Repeated Friday 11.30pm