King Oliver

Joseph Nathan "King" Oliver (December 19, 1881 – c. April 10, 1938) was an American jazz cornet player and bandleader. He was particularly recognized for his playing style and his pioneering use of mutes in jazz. Also a notable composer, he wrote many tunes still played today, including "Dippermouth Blues", "Sweet Like This", "Canal Street Blues", and "Doctor Jazz". He was the mentor and teacher of Louis Armstrong. His influence was such that Armstrong claimed, "if it had not been for Joe Oliver, jazz would not be what it is today."

Call of the Freaks - 2023-06-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Red River Blues - 2023-06-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Golden Jazz - 2022-07-20T00:00:00.000000Z

In New York - 2021-04-02T00:00:00.000000Z

The Legend of King Oliver (Remastered) - 2020-03-20T00:00:00.000000Z

King Oliver - 2018-01-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Four or Five Times (Hall of Fame) - 2014-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Complete Joseph King Oliver, Vol.1 - 2013-02-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Home Town Blues (Music for Every Mood) - 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Four or Fives Times (In Chronological Order 1928 - 1929) - 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

St. James Infirmary (In Chronological Order 1929 - 1930) - 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

I'm Crazy 'bout My Baby (In Chronological Order 1930 - 1931) - 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

A Jazz Hour With King Oliver: Shake It & Break It - 2011-11-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Mostly Blues - 2010-11-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Alligator Hop - 2008-11-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues Singers & Hot Bands on Okeh 1924-1929 - 2008-10-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Call of the Freaks - The Complete Victor Recordings, Vol. 1 - 2007-10-10T00:00:00.000000Z

New Orleans Shout - The Complete Victor Recordings, Vol. 2 - 2007-10-10T00:00:00.000000Z

The Originals - King Oliver - The Legendary 1930 Recordings - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sugar Foot Stomp - Vocalion & Brunswick Recordings, Vol. 1 - 2000-10-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Farewell Blues - 2000-09-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Louis Armstrong And King Oliver - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Blues Heritage - 1973-08-10T00:00:00.000000Z

King Oliver Plays the Blues - 1959-03-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Back O'Town - 1956-07-18T00:00:00.000000Z

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