King Oliver. Julian Joseph and Geoffrey Smith explore the recordings of this pioneering New Orleans cornet player who was a major influence on Louis Armstrong. Armstrong was a member of Oliver's Creole Jazz Band of 1923 alongside
Johnny Dodds (clarinet), Lil Hardin (piano) and Baby Dodds (drums). Selections include: Working Man's Blues, Weatherbird Rag, Sweet Lovin' Man, Dippermouth Blues, Froggie Moore , Riverside Blues, Mabel's Dream and Snake Rag.