Composer
Joseph Oliver
American jazz cornet player and bandleader
1881–1938
1 catalog entries
- Born
- 1881
- Died
- 1938
- Birthplace
- New Orleans
- Place of death
- Savannah
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
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."
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; conductor; trumpeter; bandleader; songwriter; jazz musician; cornetist
- Genres
- jazz
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 49409017
- ISNI
- 0000000079750402
- GND ID
- 118736280
- Library of Congress ID
- n85031479
- MusicBrainz ID
- 744fa1ae-051c-463c-957a-25a4ddc01c2f
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Genres represented
- Jazz
- Entries with composition dates
- 0 of 1
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dippermouth Blues | — | — | — | — | Jazz | 0 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 49409017. Portrait: Photographer unknown., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.