Buddy Bolden Day‏

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Buddy Bolden was born this day in
1877. 

His playing inspired many during the
formative years of jazz in New Orleans
including young Louis Armstrong. 

No recordings of him exist, but
here's Jelly Roll Morton who did
know him singing and talking 
about hims. 

Video:

http://www.jazzonthetube.com/page/24457.html