Due to the closing of the seaport in New Orleans, musicians were

forced to travel up the Mississippi to find work. Two of the cities

most affected by this move were Chicago and New York.

Chicago was home primarily for New Orleans traditional music

during the 1920's. From this New Orleans style came four major types

of jazz: Boogie-Woogie, Chicago Jazz, Urban Blues, and Society Dance

Bands. Because of the ever-growing popularity of nightclubs during

Prohibition, these styles of jazz thrived so musicians were guaranteed

jobs. The popularity of the phonograph also provided a huge boost to

the music industry during the 1920's.

Boogie-Woogie was a style of improvised piano music played during

the '20's in Chicago. It got its start in the mining areas of the

Midwest. The rolling, repetitious style was the beginning of the

The second type of jazz popular during this time was Chicago

Jazz. It was played mostly by white musicians. Chicago Jazz tended

to be very aggressive and usually ended abruptly. Since Chicago had

more nightclubs than New York, it held a bigger attraction for

ended up being a bandleader full time. His huge success allowed him

teenager. He is remembered for his ragtime style of jazz.

chemistry and math. One of his main contributions was his

mainstream. Secondly, the Harlem Big Bands were a new phenomena in New

Henderson was a man of many talents. Not only did he succeed as

Armstrong got much of his fame when he played with Oliver's band as a

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