New Orleans Rhythm Kings

The New Orleans Rhythm Kings (nicknamed NORK) were one of the most influential jazz bands of the early-to-mid 1920s. The band was a combination of New Orleans and Chicago musicians who helped shape Chicago Jazz and influenced many younger jazz musicians.

Read more about New Orleans Rhythm Kings:  History of The Band, Recordings, Cultural Context of NORK As A White Jazz Band

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