THE J. W. PEPPER BLOG | DELIVERING MUSIC SINCE 1876

THE J. W. PEPPER BLOG | DELIVERING MUSIC SINCE 1876

THE J. W. PEPPER BLOG | DELIVERING MUSIC SINCE 1876

Jazz 100: Jazz History Hot Spots for Your Bucket List

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Throughout 2017, Pepper has joined the musical world in celebrating 100 years of recorded jazz. An integral part of our national history, jazz music is ingrained in the American DNA, leaving its mark on our culture in a way that few other art forms ever have.

One of the best ways to explore jazz history is to do it in person. Luckily, much of this past has been maintained and curated for the public to visit and learn about. The former homes of many famous jazz musicians are dedicated to their memory with plaques and signs; some are even on the National Register of Historic Places. Though many are privately owned and occupied, some are fully curated museums. Here are just a few of these great locations:

You probably noticed the last three homes are all in New York City. A vibrant center of jazz culture, New York drew many of the top jazz musicians; much of the history still stands in the form of famous concert halls and significant locations:

While there are many great sites in New York, any jazz enthusiast will tell you that New Orleans is the true birthplace of jazz. A melting pot of African, Hispanic, and European culture, New Orleans was the perfect location for the development of this truly American art form. Here’s a few places to visit if you are in the Big Easy:

Jazz spread from epicenters in New Orleans, Kansas City, and Chicago to take the nation by storm. Now, 100 years after the first jazz recording, the entire country celebrates jazz as a key part of our national identity. There are a number of national sites honoring its place in American history:

There is truly no better way to enjoy our nation’s history than in person – but if you don’t have time to visit these locations, you can experience jazz history from the comfort of your own home. Pepper has been conducting in-depth interviews with a number of jazz greats in conjunction with both our Jazz 100 and Jazz with Pepper series.

Jazz is a living art form, and history is being made in clubs around the country every day. What’s your favorite jazz spot or historic location? Please share it in the comments!

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Brendan Lyons
Brendan Lyons
Brendan started at Pepper in 2012 and currently works in the Marketing department as a copywriter. A graduate of Villanova University, Brendan has been a musician for over twenty years. He is also an author, using his talents at Pepper to bring the knowledge of our experienced staff to our customers.

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